Serving 312 students in grades 3-5, Polk School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Polk School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Polk School is ranked #450 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Polk School?
312 students attend Polk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Polk School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk School?
Polk School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Polk School offer ?
Polk School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
