Polk School

2615 Polk Ave
Ogden, UT 84401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Polk School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in UT
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Polk School's student population of 439 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Polk School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#135 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Polk School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polk School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polk School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
28%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
66%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Polk School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polk School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polk School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polk School's ranking?
Polk School is ranked #135 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Polk School often compared to?
Polk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Mile Creek School, Young Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Polk School?
439 students attend Polk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Polk School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk School?
Polk School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Polk School offer ?
Polk School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Polk School part of?
Polk School is part of Ogden City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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