Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TN
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
South Polk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Polk Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend South Polk Elementary School?
341 students attend South Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Polk Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Polk Elementary School?
South Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Polk Elementary School offer ?
South Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Polk Elementary School part of?
I fully recommend this school. It is by far one of the greatest. The teachers are super nice and can disepline kids when they need to. At South Polk we do not have music or art but we do have a library where we read e-books. As you can see, South Polk may not have music or art but who cares what really matters is it you child has fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mhall
56/16/2008
this is a excellent school.the teacher's and staff are very caring to the student's and family's.they have great academic program's,including music, afterschool program's that help student's with their eductation.
- Posted by Parent - oldfo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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