GLADYS POLK EL

GLADYS POLK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BRAZOSPORT ISD school district, located in RICHWOOD, TX with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 34 teachers, GLADYS POLK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

GLADYS POLK ELementary School, located in Richwood, Texas, is a part of the Brazosport Independent School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. The campus is known for being a neighborhood-centered school that emphasizes student growth, character development, and active parent involvement to ensure that children feel welcomed and encouraged as they progress through their formative school years.

In addition to its core curriculum, GLADYS POLK ELementary typically integrates various programs to support diverse learning needs and social-emotional well-being. The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Brazosport ISD, which prioritizes college and career readiness from an early age. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and community collaboration, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to intermediate and middle school levels, creating a positive educational culture for both students and staff.

For more information, contact GLADYS POLK EL at (979) 730-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 AUDUBON WOODS DR
RICHWOOD, TX 77531
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GLADYS POLK EL is a public Title I school in RICHWOOD, TX with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BRAZOSPORT ISD
Total Students:
457
Teachers:
34.7
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 457 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.0%
White
36.8%
Black or African American
7.2%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.