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Polenta Elementary

105 Josephine Road, Garner, NC 27529, United States

+1 (919) 989-6039

http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/polenta

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Polenta Elementary Overview

About This School

Polenta Elementary is a public elementary in Garner, North Carolina, serving 1,010 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 63 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $46,757. Support services include one counselor for every 505 students. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is composed of 48% White, 28% Hispanic, 18% Black, and 6% students of two or more races.

1,010

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

63 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Johnston County

Students per Counselor

505:1

Polenta Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.4:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

505

Students per Counselor

Polenta Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$46,757

City Avg: $48,380

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor505:1

Polenta Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.48%

Male

47.52%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,010 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White47.62%

Hispanic27.92%

Asian0.3%

Black17.62%

Two or More Races6.34%

Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polenta Elementary

Q: What is Polenta Elementary?

A: Polenta Elementary is a elementary public located in Garner.

Q: How many students attend Polenta Elementary?

A: Polenta Elementary has approximately 1,010 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Polenta Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Polenta Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Polenta Elementary

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About Polenta Elementary - Garner, NC

Quick Facts about Polenta Elementary
School Name	Polenta Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	105 Josephine Road, Garner, NC 27529, Garner, NC
County	Johnston County
Phone	+1 (919) 989-6039
Total Students	1,010
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	63
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Polenta Elementary

What is Polenta Elementary?

Polenta Elementary is a elementary public located in Garner.

How many students attend Polenta Elementary?

Polenta Elementary has approximately 1,010 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Polenta Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Polenta Elementary is 15:1.

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