Polk Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
39%
7%
White
40%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Polk Elementary School?
244 students attend Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Polk Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polk Elementary School offer ?
Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Polk Elementary School part of?
Polk Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Community School District.
