Serving 77 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
83%
42%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Polk Elementary School?
77 students attend Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Polk Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk Elementary School offer ?
Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Polk Elementary School part of?
Polk Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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