The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Remington Elementary at Potwin
Remington Elementary at Potwin sits at the center of a small, quiet bedroom community in Butler County that has seen its population drift downward over recent decades. The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, with an enrollment that places it on the smaller side for its grade band. The student body is overwhelmingly white, and a substantial share of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the town's modest economic base. Potwin itself has the second-lowest tax base in the county, and housing values, while rising from a low floor, remain well below state and national medians. Most residents commute out of town for work; the average drive to a job is long, and car ownership is high. The town has no described downtown core or pedestrian infrastructure, and there is no public transit system.
Academically, Remington Elementary at Potwin performs at a level that places it in the top quarter of schools in Butler County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In the most recent state assessments, a solid majority of third graders met state standards in English language arts, and more than half did so in math. By fourth grade, about three in five students met the bar in reading, while half met it in math. These scores are a clear strength for a school serving a small, rural community. The state changed its cut scores for math and English in recent years, which means direct comparisons to prior years are not straightforward, but the current picture shows a school where a majority of students are reaching grade-level expectations.
Because the school stops at fourth grade, there is no graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism data is not reported for this grade band. The school also does not report staffing ratios or discipline data in the available information, and program offerings such as art, music, or special education services are not detailed. Parents considering the school may want to ask about class sizes and enrichment opportunities directly, as those details are not captured in the public data.
The community itself is geographically compact, with a single grocery store, a post office, and city government as its main civic anchors. There are no parks or libraries described in available sources, though the town notes hunting on neighboring farmland as a recreational option. K-196 highway runs along the southern edge of town, providing a direct connection to the interstate and placing Wichita within a reasonable commute. The nearest passenger rail station is in Newton, a longer drive away. Middle school and high school are in separate towns—Whitewater and north of Brainerd, respectively—so families with older children will need to plan for a commute or bus ride to those campuses.
For a family looking for an affordable, small-town setting with elementary test results that are a reliable strength relative to the county, Remington Elementary at Potwin fits that profile. The school's academic performance is a clear draw, but the broader picture includes a community that is car-dependent, slowly shrinking, and limited in amenities. A parent may want to look into the school's extracurricular offerings and support services further, as those are not detailed in the available data. The district as a whole, Remington-Whitewater, does not appear to have undergone major recent changes that would alter a family's decision.
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