Polk Central Elementary School
School Overview
Polk Central Elementary School is a public school located in Mill Spring, North Carolina. It is a school in Polk County Schools district.
According to the North Carolina state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 376 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 376 students are attending Polk Central Elementary School. By gender, there are 191 and 185 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Polk Central Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 23 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 11 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Polk Central Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. 84.2% of teachers are certified. 97.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 32 | 84.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 15.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 376 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,071 Households |
| Population | 20,239 |
| Male | 9,719 |
| Female | 10,838 |
| Child Population | 4,373 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,719 Units |
| Average House Value | $225,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $851 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.10% |
| Average Household Income | $48,787 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.87% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Polk County Schools
In Polk County Schools, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.