Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Polk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
South Polk Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Polk Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Polk Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1721 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #382 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 28% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend South Polk Elementary School?
295 students attend South Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Polk Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Polk Elementary School?
South Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Polk Elementary School offer ?
South Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Polk Elementary School part of?
South Polk Elementary School is part of Polk County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/17/2016
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.
5 6/16/2008
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.
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