Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Potter Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
70%
36%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Potter Street Elementary School?
296 students attend Potter Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Potter Street Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potter Street Elementary School?
Potter Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potter Street Elementary School offer ?
Potter Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Potter Street Elementary School part of?
Potter Street Elementary School is part of Decatur County School District.
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