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Polk Central Elementary School

2141 South Nc9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • 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

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Polk Central Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 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
Polk Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Central Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
#512 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Polk Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polk Central 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.
60-64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polk Central 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.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Polk Central 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
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Polk Central 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%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Polk Central Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Polk Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Polk Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Polk Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Polk Central 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 Polk Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Polk Central 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
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polk Central 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 (13-14)
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polk Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 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 Polk Central Elementary School's ranking?
Polk Central Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Polk Central Elementary School often compared to?
Polk Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny View Elementary School, Tryon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Polk Central Elementary School?
341 students attend Polk Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Polk Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Central Elementary School?
Polk Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polk Central Elementary School offer ?
Polk Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Polk Central Elementary School part of?
Polk Central Elementary School is part of Polk County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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