Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James K. Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 803 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
James K. Polk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James K. Polk Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James K. Polk Elementary School?
803 students attend James K. Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of James K. Polk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James K. Polk Elementary School?
James K. Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James K. Polk Elementary School offer ?
James K. Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James K. Polk Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is James K. Polk Elementary School located?
James K. Polk Elementary School is located in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Seminary Hill.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 803 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
