At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
60
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
43%-13.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Potomac School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Bonner, Montana. The school enrolls 60 students. It is part of the Potomac Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
60 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictPotomac Elem
County30063
CityBonner
ZIP59823
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302133000639
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment60
White73.3%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races13.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
73.3%
Hispanic
10.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
13.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.