Polk Creek Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Polk Creek Elementary School serves 52 students in grades 2-4. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Polk Creek Elementary School?
52 students attend Polk Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Polk Creek Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Polk Creek Elementary School offer ?
Polk Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Polk Creek Elementary School part of?
Polk Creek Elementary School is part of Lewis County Schools.

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