Polk Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Polk Elementary School or Washington 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.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
360 students
367 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1595 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
48
Grade 1 Students
47
67
Grade 2 Students
61
72
Grade 3 Students
70
59
Grade 4 Students
53
56
Grade 5 Students
59
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
13%
2%
% White
70%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
