POLK SCHOOL
Polk School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Watertown School District school district, located in Oakville, CT with about 327 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Polk School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Polk School, located at 435 Buckingham Street in Oakville, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Watertown Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic excellence alongside the social and emotional development of its student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Polk School aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their local community.
As part of the Watertown school system, Polk School benefits from a collaborative administrative approach that prioritizes student achievement and parent involvement. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide various programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a staff committed to innovation and educational growth. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curricular details can find comprehensive information through the official Watertown Public Schools website.
For more information, contact Polk School at (860) 945-4840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Oakville, CT 06779-1131
(860) 945-4840
http://www.watertownps.org
POLK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oakville, CT with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Watertown School District
- Total Students:
- 327
- Teachers:
- 22.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 327 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POLK SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.