Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Polk Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Dearborn Heights, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polk Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Polk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2184 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk Elementary School's ranking?
Polk Elementary School is ranked #2184 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Polk Elementary School often compared to?
Polk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pardee School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Polk Elementary School?
374 students attend Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Polk Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Polk Elementary School offer ?
Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk Elementary School part of?
Polk Elementary School is part of Dearborn Heights School District #7.
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