NORTH POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Polk Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vernon Parish school district, located in Leesville, LA with about 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 24 teachers, North Polk Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
North Polk Elementary School is a public school located in Leesville, Louisiana, serving as part of the Vernon Parish School District. Situated on University Parkway, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction and foundational skill development. As a part of the Vernon Parish system, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population.
The school is notable for its proximity to the Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) military installation, which significantly shapes its student body and school culture. Due to the high number of military-connected families in the area, North Polk Elementary frequently engages in initiatives designed to support mobile students and their families. The school maintains a focus on community integration, aiming to provide a stable and enriching academic experience for children from both military and civilian backgrounds within the Leesville region.
For more information, contact North Polk Elementary School at (337) 537-5109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-5109
NORTH POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leesville, LA with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vernon Parish
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 24.48
- 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 schoolwide 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 370 students
- White
- 46.8%
- Black or African American
- 25.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.6%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.