Serving 303 students in grades 3-5, Polk School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polk School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Dream it, Work it, Achieve it
School Rankings
Polk School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
5%
12%
White
69%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk School's ranking?
Polk School is ranked #500 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Polk School?
303 students attend Polk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Polk School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polk School?
Polk School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Polk School offer ?
Polk School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Polk School part of?
Polk School is part of Watertown School District.
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