Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Polk School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Polk School's student population of 527 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Polk School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polk School's ranking?
Polk School is ranked #135 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Polk School often compared to?
Polk Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Mile Creek School, Young Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Polk School?
527 students attend Polk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Polk School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk School?
Polk School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Polk School offer ?
Polk School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Polk School part of?
Polk School is part of Ogden City School District.
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