Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Polk School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Polk School serves the southeast part of Ogden, UT, encompassing an area of approximately one square mile. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Polk School's student population of 541 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Polk School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
69%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk School's ranking?
Polk School is ranked #336 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Polk School often compared to?
Polk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Mile Creek School, Young Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Polk School?
541 students attend Polk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Polk School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polk School?
Polk School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Polk School offer ?
Polk School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Polk School part of?
Polk School is part of Ogden City School District.
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