Pottsville Elementary School

About Pottsville Elementary School

Pottsville Elementary School is a public school located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pottsville Area School District and serves students in grades K-5. Pottsville Elementary offers a rigorous academic program with a focus on literacy and math. The school also provides a variety of enrichment activities such as art, music, physical education, and technology.
Pottsville Elementary has a strong commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment. The school has an active parent-teacher organization, which works to promote student achievement and support the school’s educational goals. The school also has a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, student clubs, and after-school programs.
Pottsville Elementary is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful members of their community.

Address:	87 South B St Pottsville, AR 72858
Phone:	(479) 968-2133
Site:	pes.pottsvilleschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 3
Enrollment:	545 students

Overview Pottsville Elementary School

Pottsville Elementary School serves 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Pottsville Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Pottsville Elementary School

Pottsville Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Pottsville Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.