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Potomac School

Summary:

Potomac School is an elementary school located in Bonner, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Potomac Elementary District, which is ranked 44 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potomac School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with 52.63% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 55.26% in Reading, outperforming the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. However, the school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 68th out of 332 elementary schools to as low as 235th out of 329. Compared to nearby schools like Paxson School and Rattlesnake Elementary School, Potomac School outperforms the lower-performing Bonner School but lags behind the more consistently high-achieving schools.

One notable aspect of Potomac School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (83.52%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. This lack of racial diversity may indicate a need to address issues of equity and inclusion within the school community. Additionally, Potomac School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 11.5 over the past three years, could be a contributing factor to its academic success, as it allows for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 29750 Potomac Road
       Bonner, MT  59823

(406) 244-5581

District: Potomac Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,776 Help


Students who attend Potomac School usually attend:

Middle:    Potomac 7-8
High:    Hellgate High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  81

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Two or more races:
11.1%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potomac School ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), two or more races (11.1%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potomac School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Potomac School employs 5.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potomac School is $13,776.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Potomac School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Potomac Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Potomac Elementary 44th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Potomac School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.44 89th 217 59.0%
2005 21.95 188th 218 13.8%
2006 38.45 174th 234 25.6%
2007 34.89 191st 230 17.0%
2008 17.88 179th 194 7.7%
2009 27.90 162nd 190 14.7%
2010 37.17 188th 241 22.0%
2011 59.18 115th 247 53.4%
2012 38.18 184th 244 24.6%
2013 44.37 169th 246 31.3%
2016 42.42 116th 191 39.3%
2021 68.28 121st 356 66.0%
2022 40.80 235th 329 28.6%
2023 78.90 68th 332 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Potomac School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 105 105
1991 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1992 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1993 83 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1994 80 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 81
1995 87 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 90
1996 87 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 90
1997 83 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 89
1998 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1999 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 81 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 82
2001 83 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2003 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2004 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2010 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2011 68 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 78
2012 65 0 1 1 0 0 6 0 73
2013 73 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 79
2014 70 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 76
2015 61 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 69
2016 66 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 76
2017 68 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 76
2018 64 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 71
2019 60 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 68
2020 48 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 55
2021 51 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 58
2022 72 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 80
2023 76 0 2 4 0 1 8 0 91
2024 62 0 1 6 2 1 9 0 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Potomac School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 105 8.9 11.7 16.2
1991 79 6.0 13.1 20.3
1992 87 7.0 12.4 16.1
1993 86 6.6 13.0 30.2
1994 81 6.3 12.9 23.5
1995 90 7.0 12.9 17.8
1996 90 7.0 12.9 17.8
1997 89 7.3 12.2 14.6
1998 85 7.1 12.0 21.2
1999 84 6.4 13.1 25
2000 82 5.0 16.4 26.8
2001 84 6.0 14.0 31
2002 79 6.8 11.6 27.8
2003 79 6.8 11.6 27.8
2004 74 6.0 12.3 36.5
2005 75 6.3 11.9 42.7
2006 72 7.2 10.0 27.8
2007 81 7.5 10.8 27.2
2008 85 7.1 12.0 24.7
2009 89 7.3 12.2 32.6
2010 92 7.5 12.1 42.4
2011 78 7.7 10.1 44.9
2012 73 6.1 11.9 41.1
2013 79 6.2 12.5 40.5
2014 76 5.8 12.9 48.7
2015 69 7.0 9.8 43.5
2016 76 6.0 12.6 52.6
2017 76 6.5 11.6 46.1
2018 71 6.5 10.8 32.4
2019 68 6.0 11.3 36.8
2020 55 6.4 8.4 34.5
2021 58 7.5 7.6 n/a
2022 80 6.9 11.5 n/a
2023 91 8.0 11.3 n/a
2024 81 5.9 13.6 56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Potomac School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 105 8.9 11.7 16.2
1991 79 6.0 13.1 20.3
1992 87 7.0 12.4 16.1
1993 86 6.6 13.0 30.2
1994 81 6.3 12.9 23.5
1995 90 7.0 12.9 17.8
1996 90 7.0 12.9 17.8
1997 89 7.3 12.2 14.6
1998 85 7.1 12.0 21.2
1999 84 6.4 13.1 25
2000 82 5.0 16.4 26.8
2001 84 6.0 14.0 31
2002 79 6.8 11.6 27.8
2003 79 6.8 11.6 27.8
2004 74 6.0 12.3 36.5
2005 75 6.3 11.9 42.7
2006 72 7.2 10.0 27.8
2007 81 7.5 10.8 27.2
2008 85 7.1 12.0 24.7
2009 89 7.3 12.2 32.6
2010 92 7.5 12.1 42.4
2011 78 7.7 10.1 44.9
2012 73 6.1 11.9 41.1
2013 79 6.2 12.5 40.5
2014 76 5.8 12.9 48.7
2015 69 7.0 9.8 43.5
2016 76 6.0 12.6 52.6
2017 76 6.5 11.6 46.1
2018 71 6.5 10.8 32.4
2019 68 6.0 11.3 36.8
2020 55 6.4 8.4 34.5
2021 58 7.5 7.6 n/a
2022 80 6.9 11.5 n/a
2023 91 8.0 11.3 n/a
2024 81 5.9 13.6 56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potomac School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,177
2021 $20,640
2022 $15,914
2023 $13,776

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potomac School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6891
 33.8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander01
White6076
 26.7%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%

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Students who attend Potomac School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Potomac 7-8
High : Hellgate High School

Students at Potomac School are 77% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Potomac School ranks 68th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 81 students attended Potomac School.


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