GLADYS POLK EL

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

412

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLADYS POLK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	206
Black	32
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
206 (50.0 %)
White
144 (35.0 %)
Black
32 (7.8 %)
Two or More
21 (5.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BRAZOSPORT ISD
Phone:	(979)730-7200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 41

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 85