A+
Excellent
97/100

Pottsville Elementary School

📚 K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 87 SOUTH B ST, Pottsville, AR 72858
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 67% · Math 87% proficient · 97th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Arkansas for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
564
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%97/100reading 94th percentile, math 100th percentile among Arkansas elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +35 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+24 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+41 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%87%reading +14 pts, math +21 pts94th percentile (list)
Low-income52%82%reading +17 pts, math +34 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 87 SOUTH B ST
City Pottsville
ZIP Code 72858
District 0511700
NCES School ID 051170000890
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72858

Understanding the community around Pottsville Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,167
Per Capita Income $38,664
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,500
Median Rent $869
Owner-Occupied 86.7%
Renter-Occupied 13.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pottsville Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.7%
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Black 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 564
Teachers (FTE) 35.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pottsville Elementary School?
Pottsville Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pottsville Elementary School?
Pottsville Elementary School has 564 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Pottsville Elementary School serve?
Pottsville Elementary School serves grades K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pottsville Elementary School receive per student?
Pottsville Elementary School receives $10,986 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pottsville Elementary School in 72858 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,931
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
13.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026