Enrollment
303
Elementary
DISTRICT 405 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090489001005
Polk School
435 Buckingham St., Oakville, CT 06779 · (860) 945-4840 · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL303 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
161 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 94 | 31% |
| Grade 4 | 101 | 33% |
| Grade 5 | 108 | 36% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Watertown School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Polk School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk School this school | 303 | 53.1% | N/A |
| Plymouth Center School Plymouth | 320 | 50.9% | N/A |
| Mary P. Hinsdale School Winsted | 263 | 57.4% | N/A |
| Edgar H. Parkman School Enfield | 266 | 54.5% | N/A |
| Henry Barnard School Enfield | 311 | 53.4% | N/A |
| Sayles School Baltic | 254 | 55.9% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Polk School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 303 | #429 of 613 | #53 of 71 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #343 of 558 | #28 of 69 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.0% | #328 of 560 | #40 of 69 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.1% | #245 of 594 | #37 of 70 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.3% | #259 of 378 | #28 of 43 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
303
-14 (-4%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 503
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 303 | 23.5 | 12.9:1 | 53% (161) |
| 2023-24 | 312 | 23.5 | 13.3:1 | 50% (156) |
| 2022-23 | 321 | 24.5 | 13.1:1 | 44% (141) |
| 2020-21 | 317 | 23 | 13.8:1 | 51% (162) |
| 2017-18 | 327 | 22.8 | 14.3:1 | 34% (112) |
| 2015-16 | 360 | 26 | 13.8:1 | 28% (101) |
| 2010-11 | 368 | 22 | 16.7:1 | 23% (83) |
| 2000-01 | 439 | 26 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 503 | 22 | 22.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Polk School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (327 to 303); teachers up 3% (22.8 to 23.5).
About Polk School
Polk School is a public elementary school in Oakville, Connecticut. Enrollment stands at 303 students, covering grades 3 through 5.
Polk School is in Watertown School District, a district with 2,499 students across 5 schools.
The share of White students at Polk School is 69%, a majority. It is also 16% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 5% Black. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 49%.
There are 23.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 12.9:1. The ratio is within a point of the 12.6:1 average for elementary schools in Connecticut. Of all students at Polk School, 53% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region average a similar 52%.
The school's county is Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $86,191 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region number 121, with about 59,861 students.
John Trumbull Primary School, about 0.6 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Mid-size.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 4% decline, from 317 to 303.
This page is set up for the Polk School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
454,969
Census ACS
Median income
$86,191
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
59,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Watertown School District
- Watertown High SchoolHigh · 693 students
- John Trumbull Primary SchoolElementary · 610 students
- Swift Middle SchoolMiddle · 591 students
- Fletcher W. Judson SchoolElementary · 302 students
Other schools in Oakville
- John Trumbull Primary SchoolElementary · 610 students
- Swift Middle SchoolMiddle · 591 students
Other Polk schools
One other US public school is named Polk. Polk School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Polk SchoolOGDEN, UT · 541 students
Nearby schools
- John Trumbull Primary School0.6 mi · 610
- Watertown High School0.8 mi · 693
- Swift Middle School0.9 mi · 591
- Carrington School1.8 mi · 455
- W. F. Kaynor Technical High School1.9 mi · 831
- Sprague School2.1 mi · 344
Frequently asked questions
About Polk SchoolHow many students attend Polk School?
Polk School enrolls approximately 303 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does Polk School serve?
Polk School serves grades 03-05.
How many students per teacher at Polk School?
Approximately 12.9:1 students per teacher at Polk School.
How diverse is Polk School?
Polk School reports a student body of 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Polk School?
Polk School is overseen by Watertown School District in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.