POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Polk Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dearborn Heights School District #7 school district, located in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI with about 341 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 19 teachers, Polk Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Elementary School is a public school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and serves as part of the Dearborn Heights School District (District 7). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Polk Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship within the community.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative efforts of the broader Dearborn Heights School District, which prioritizes community involvement and effective communication between educators and families. Through its official website, http://www.district7.net, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential information, including academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for school-home engagement. Polk Elementary strives to maintain high educational standards, ensuring that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a structured and encouraging school atmosphere.

For more information, contact Polk Elementary School at (313) 203-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4651 POLK ST
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48125-2939
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POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI with about 341 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
341
Teachers:
19.62
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 341 students

White
63.3%
Black or African American
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.0%
Two or more races
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Asian
1.5%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.