Polk County Early College Elementary School

1545 East Nc 108 Hwy
Columbus, NC 28722

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Polk County Early College Elementary School serves 54 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in NC)
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polk County Early College Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Polk County Early College Elementary School's student population of 54 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

54 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Polk County Early College Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NC)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polk County Early College Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≥50%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polk County Early College Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

19%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Polk County Early College Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

25%

White

74%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Polk County Early College Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.69

This chart display the diversity score of Polk County Early College Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Polk County Early College Elementary School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polk County Early College Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Polk County Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polk County Early College Elementary School's ranking?

Polk County Early College Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Polk County Early College Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Polk County Early College Elementary School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.

How many students attend Polk County Early College Elementary School?

54 students attend Polk County Early College Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Polk County Early College Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Early College Elementary School?

Polk County Early College Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Polk County Early College Elementary School offer ?

Polk County Early College Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Polk County Early College Elementary School part of?

Polk County Early College Elementary School is part of Polk County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education