Serving 153 students in grades 1-6, Carl J Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
50%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Carl J Polk Elementary School?
153 students attend Carl J Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carl J Polk Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl J Polk Elementary School?
Carl J Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carl J Polk Elementary School offer ?
Carl J Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Carl J Polk Elementary School part of?
Carl J Polk Elementary School is part of Lake Station Community Schools School District.
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