Polk Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 206 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 715th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Cherryl Matthews
- Fax: (225) 338-0471
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,662
- Graduation Rate: 55.1%
- Dropout Rate: 11.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.4
- Enrolled Students: 42,307
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 206
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 105 (51.0%)
- Females: 101 (49.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 4 (1.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 195 (94.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 199 (96.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 204 | 99.0% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 2 | 1.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 9.2% |
| 1st Grade | 41 | 19.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 24 | 11.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 33 | 16.0% |
| 4th Grade | 48 | 23.3% |
| 5th Grade | 21 | 10.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 56%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:44%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $43,371
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,159 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,649 | 69% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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