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James K. Polk Elementary

5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, United States

+1 (703) 461-4180

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James K. Polk Elementary Overview

About This School

James K. Polk Elementary is a public elementary in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 804 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 47 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $93,005, while the school provides support through a ratio of 268 students per counselor. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is composed of 32% Hispanic, 26% Black, 25% White, 12% Asian, and 6% students of two or more races.

804

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 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

Alexandria City

Students per Counselor

268:1

James K. Polk Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.3:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

268

Students per Counselor

James K. Polk Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,005

City Avg: $87,797

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor268:1

James K. Polk Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.62%

Male

49.38%

Female

Total Enrollment: 804 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White24.5%

Hispanic31.72%

Asian11.94%

Black25.62%

Two or More Races5.85%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James K. Polk Elementary

Q: What is James K. Polk Elementary?

A: James K. Polk Elementary is a elementary public located in Alexandria.

Q: How many students attend James K. Polk Elementary?

A: James K. Polk Elementary has approximately 804 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about James K. Polk Elementary

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About James K. Polk Elementary - Alexandria, VA

Quick Facts about James K. Polk Elementary
School Name	James K. Polk Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, Alexandria, VA
County	Alexandria City
Phone	+1 (703) 461-4180
Total Students	804
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James K. Polk Elementary

What is James K. Polk Elementary?

James K. Polk Elementary is a elementary public located in Alexandria.

How many students attend James K. Polk Elementary?

James K. Polk Elementary has approximately 804 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary is 16:1.

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