Serving 153 students in grades 1-6, Carl J Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
50%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Carl J Polk Elementary School?
153 students attend Carl J Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carl J Polk Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl J Polk Elementary School?
Carl J Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carl J Polk Elementary School offer ?
Carl J Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Carl J Polk Elementary School part of?
Carl J Polk Elementary School is part of Lake Station Community Schools School District.
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