Serving 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James K Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James K Polk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James K Polk Elementary School's student population of 755 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James K Polk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James K Polk Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1589 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
36%
18%
Black
30%
22%
White
21%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James K Polk Elementary School's ranking?
James K Polk Elementary School is ranked #1589 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James K Polk Elementary School often compared to?
James K Polk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick Henry K-8, Samuel W Tucker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James K Polk Elementary School?
755 students attend James K Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of James K Polk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James K Polk Elementary School?
James K Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James K Polk Elementary School offer ?
James K Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James K Polk Elementary School part of?
James K Polk Elementary School is part of Alexandria City PBLC Schs School District.
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