Polo Road Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polo Road Elementary School's ranking?
Polo Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Polo Road Elementary School?
595 students attend Polo Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Polo Road Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polo Road Elementary School?
Polo Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polo Road Elementary School offer ?
Polo Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Polo Road Elementary School part of?
Polo Road Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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