Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martha Jane Potter Elementary School's ranking?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Martha Jane Potter Elementary School often compared to?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitefield Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
320 students attend Martha Jane Potter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martha Jane Potter Elementary School offer ?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martha Jane Potter Elementary School part of?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is part of Letcher County School District.
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