POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Potter Elementary School is a public school located in Tampa, Florida, serving the East Tampa community as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, student engagement, and social-emotional growth. By utilizing district-wide resources and curricula, Potter Elementary strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and a supportive campus culture.

The school plays an active role within the local community, often serving as a hub for student development and parent involvement. Through its affiliation with the Hillsborough County School District, Potter Elementary benefits from access to a broad range of educational tools, technology integration, and professional development programs designed to improve student outcomes. For families seeking more specific information on registration, upcoming school events, or academic initiatives, the school maintains a presence through the district’s official website at [sdhc.k12.fl.us](http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/).

472

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	80
Black	364
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
364 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
80 (16.9 %)
White
16 (3.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)276-5564
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POTTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	51.9%
Male	227	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)