James K Polk Elem, VA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
How James K Polk Elem Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score81
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at James K Polk Elem
795Students
100%Low-Income Students
52Teachers
15 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 8% | 18% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 17% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 14% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 14% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 15% | 15% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 35% | 21% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 21% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% | 12% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 2% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at James K Polk Elem
-Math Proficiency
71%Reading Proficiency
71%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 77% | 81% | 50% |
| Male | 67% | 76% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 62% | 71% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 67% | 75% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 82% | 79% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 71% | 59% |
| Black | 67% | 67% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 84% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 68% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 42% | 44% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 62% | 69% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 24% | 50% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at James K Polk Elem
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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