Serving 775 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James K. Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James K. Polk Elementary School's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James K. Polk Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James K. Polk Elementary School?
775 students attend James K. Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James K. Polk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 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 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James K. Polk Elementary School offer ?
James K. Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James K. Polk Elementary School part of?
James K. Polk Elementary School is part of Central Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is James K. Polk Elementary School located?
James K. Polk Elementary School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in West Side.
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