JAMES K. POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James K. Polk Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 818 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, James K. Polk Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
James K. Polk Elementary School is a public school located in the West End of Alexandria, Virginia, serving a diverse student population within the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a culturally rich community, the school leverages its diversity to create a global-minded atmosphere, offering various programs designed to support students from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who are English language learners.
Beyond its core curriculum, James K. Polk is dedicated to community engagement and student well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with local partners to provide enriching extracurricular activities and support services. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond, the faculty emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern technology into the classroom to ensure students remain competitive in an increasingly digital world.
For more information, contact James K. Polk Elementary at (703) 461-4180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4180
JAMES K. POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, VA with about 818 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 818
- Teachers:
- 51.17
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 818 students
- Black or African American
- 35.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 31.5%
- White
- 22.2%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.