Polk Central Elementary School

2141 South NC9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC 28756

pcs.polkschools.org

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Polk Central Elementary School, located in Mill Spring, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Polk County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational endeavors while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery.

The school prides itself on its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. With a commitment to quality instruction and a student-centered approach, Polk Central Elementary cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide a safe, nurturing space that addresses the unique needs of every child, ensuring that they feel valued and inspired throughout their elementary school experience.

341

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polk Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	45
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
249 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (13.2 %)
Two or More
26 (7.6 %)
Black
18 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Polk County Schools
Phone:	(828)894-8233
Website:	http://pcs.polkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54