Polk Elementary School

940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Polk Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Polk Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#870 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
37%
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67%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
81%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
12%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polk Elementary School's ranking?
Polk Elementary School is ranked #870 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Polk Elementary School often compared to?
Polk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tippin Elementary School, Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Polk Elementary School?
623 students attend Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Polk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 El Paso ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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