South Polk Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 591 elementary school students from grades 2-4
- Ranks 314th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1665 Louisiana Avenue, Leesville, LA 71459
- Principal or Admin: Charles E Balthrop
- Fax: (337) 537-8211
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Vernon Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,806
- Graduation Rate: 68.2%
- Dropout Rate: 3.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 9,986
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 591
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 29.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 299 (50.6%)
- Females: 292 (49.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 179 (30.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 190 (32.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 369 (62.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.7% |
| Black | 183 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 14.6% |
| White | 303 | 51.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Grade | 213 | 36.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 189 | 32.0% |
| 4th Grade | 189 | 32.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 85%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:15%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $36,914
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,325 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,208 | 67% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for South Polk Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 11, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - My 7 year old son attends 2nd grade at this school and he is doing very well here. His teacher is challenging him to excel at his studies and keeps me and his mother well informed of his progress. I think that South Polk Elementary is one of the better schools in Vernon Parish and I would like to see more Gifted and Talented Education programs for children like my son due to the level that his teacher has him at and I would recommend South Polk as a good school for anyone who has a child that likes to learn.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 15, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I am very disappointed about this school! I can not believe this school is on the military base. Most of the teachers I feel are just there for a paycheck. Most are quick to yell and insult and belittle the children. My son's teacher's favorite phrase " is oh well." Instead of helping my child understand a question. The Vice Principal there is spineless and gives false promises. When these issues were brought up he never has any solutions other than " I will handle it." If you are moving on post and your child will be attending this school I suggest you send your child to a different school. They will have a much better experience.
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