Polk County School District
- 131 STEPHENS CR
- BENTON, TN 37307
- (423) 338-4506
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60.9% | 74.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,301 | $7,632 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,766 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 178 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,766 | 15.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 64 |
| Kindergarten Students | 200 |
| 1st Grade Students | 222 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 182 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 195 |
| 4th Grade Students | 207 |
| 5th Grade Students | 200 |
| 6th Grade Students | 214 |
| 7th Grade Students | 214 |
| 8th Grade Students | 213 |
| 9th Grade Students | 227 |
| 10th Grade Students | 201 |
| 11th Grade Students | 216 |
| 12th Grade Students | 169 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Hispanic | 43 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 17 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,656 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,415 |
| Female | 1,309 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 178 | 15.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 98 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 58 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 39 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 92 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| Student Support Services | 1 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 69 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $21,070,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $4,850,000 | 23.0% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $3,477,000 | 16.5% |
| School Lunch | $441,000 | 2.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $799,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $15,000 | 0.07% |
| Private Contributions | $9,000 | 0.04% |
| Miscellaneous | $109,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $13,858,000 | 65.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $12,664,000 | 60.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $151,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $15,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Programs | $1,028,000 | 4.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,362,000 | 11.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $476,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $565,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $12,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $47,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $901,000 | 4.3% |
| Through State - Other | $236,000 | 1.1% |
| Direct - Other | $121,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $19,807,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,266,000 | 67.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $5,296,000 | 26.7% |
| Student Support | $519,000 | 2.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $658,000 | 3.1% |
| General Administration Support | $575,000 | 2.7% |
| School Administration Support | $969,000 | 4.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,559,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $935,000 | 4.4% |
| Other Support Services | $81,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,245,000 | 6.3% |
| Food Services | $1,245,000 | 5.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 60.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 151 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 21 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 12 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Polk County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,766
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 178
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN Public | PK-8 | 522 | 15.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHILHOWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN Public | 6-12 | 458 | 18.4 |  Review This School |
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| COPPER BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
206 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN Public | PK-6 | 433 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| COPPER BASIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
205 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN Public | 7-12 | 344 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
7200 Hwy 411 North
Benton, TN Public | 9-12 | 595 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
964 Old Federal Rd
Old Fort, TN Public | PK-8 | 372 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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