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Polenta Elementary School

105 Josephine Road
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,014 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polenta Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,014 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Polenta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Polenta Elementary School's student population of 1,014 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,014 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Polenta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polenta Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1062 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Polenta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Polenta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Polenta Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Polenta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Polenta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polenta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polenta Elementary School's ranking?
Polenta Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Polenta Elementary School?
1,014 students attend Polenta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Polenta Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polenta Elementary School?
Polenta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polenta Elementary School offer ?
Polenta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Polenta Elementary School part of?
Polenta Elementary School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,014 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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