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Patrick Henry K-8 School vs. James K. Polk Elementary School

Should you attend Patrick Henry K-8 School or James K. Polk Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Patrick Henry K-8 School
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
James K. Polk Elementary School
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Patrick Henry K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

James K. Polk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,058 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Patrick Henry K-8 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 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 833 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,058 students
833 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James K. Polk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patrick Henry K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James K. Polk Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patrick Henry K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James K. Polk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexandria City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexandria City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1380 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1589 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patrick Henry K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James K. Polk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James K. Polk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
57%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James K. Polk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Patrick Henry K-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James K. Polk Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
26
Kindergarten Students
127
119
Grade 1 Students
129
150
Grade 2 Students
151
158
Grade 3 Students
137
109
Grade 4 Students
112
145
Grade 5 Students
132
126
Grade 6 Students
90
-
Grade 7 Students
77
-
Grade 8 Students
66
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexandria City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.77
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patrick Henry K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patrick Henry K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patrick Henry K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexandria City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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