Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: South Polk Elementary serves the southwest part of the Old Fort, TN school district, covering an area of approximately 71.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Polk Elementary School's student population of 347 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Polk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Polk Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
20%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Polk Elementary School's ranking?
South Polk Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Polk Elementary School often compared to?
South Polk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton Elementary School, Copper Basin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Polk Elementary School?
347 students attend South Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Polk Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Polk Elementary School offer ?
South Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Polk Elementary School part of?
South Polk Elementary School is part of Polk County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this is a excellent school.the teacher's and staff are very caring to the student's and family's.they have great academic program's,including music, afterschool program's that help student's with their eductation.
5 10/10/2025
I fully recommend this school. It is by far one of the greatest. The teachers are super nice and can disepline kids when they need to. At South Polk we do not have music or art but we do have a library where we read e-books. As you can see, South Polk may not have music or art but who cares what really matters is it you child has fun.
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