GEORGE H POTTER
George H Potter is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dartmouth school district, located in North Dartmouth, MA with about 430 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, George H Potter has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The George H. Potter Elementary School is a public institution located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serving students within the Dartmouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on student-centered instruction, Potter Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become responsible members of the school community.
The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. As part of the broader Dartmouth school system, George H. Potter Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a shared commitment to academic excellence, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
For more information, contact George H Potter at (508) 996-8259 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-8259
http://www.dartmouth.school
GEORGE H POTTER is a public Title I school in North Dartmouth, MA with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dartmouth
- Total Students:
- 430
- Teachers:
- 26.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 430 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE H POTTER is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.