Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gladys Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Gladys Polk Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladys Polk Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gladys Polk Elementary School is ranked #1371 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gladys Polk Elementary School?
412 students attend Gladys Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gladys Polk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladys Polk Elementary School?
Gladys Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladys Polk Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gladys Polk Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
