Enrollment
347
Elementary
DISTRICT 363 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK COUNTY·NCES 470345001445
South Polk Elementary
964 Old Federal RD, Old Fort, TN 37362 · (423) 338-4512 · Polk County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
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STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 40 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 49 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 53 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 45 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (49) is 6% smaller than its 5th grade class (52).
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 61% · 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 Polk County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
44.1%
TN avg 40.9% . -5.1pp since 2022
Math
39.5%
TN avg 39.3% . -4.0pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 4 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.1% | 39.5% |
| 2023-24 | 45.2% | 39.7% |
| 2022-23 | 49.2% | 43.5% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where South Polk Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 39.5% | #541 of 957 ▼ 60 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.1% | #366 of 959 ▼ 59 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 347 | #714 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.1% | #946 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.8% | #252 of 348 |
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
347
+69 (+25%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 428
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 | 347 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 341 | 20.5 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 331 | 22 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 278 | 18 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 331 | 21 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 358 | 23 | 15.6:1 | 73% (262) |
| 2010-11 | 386 | 25 | 15.4:1 | 68% (264) |
| 2000-01 | 475 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 428 | 22 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Polk Elementary.
About South Polk Elementary
South Polk Elementary is a public small elementary school in Old Fort, Tennessee. Its enrollment is 347 students, spread over pre-K through 5. Elementary schools in Tennessee average about 470 students, which makes this school 26% below average.
South Polk Elementary falls under Polk County, which has 7 schools enrolling 2,160 students.
Of every 100 students at South Polk Elementary, about 97 are White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 5%.
South Polk Elementary earns a B- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Polk County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $62,522 a year, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. South Polk Elementary shares Polk County with 6 other public schools.
South Polk Elementary is about 4.8 miles from Taylor Elementary School, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within ten miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 25%, from 278 to 347.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at South Polk Elementary. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,898
Census ACS
Median income
$62,522
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,160 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Polk County
- Benton ElementaryElementary · 421 students
- Polk County High SchoolHigh · 400 students
- Copper Basin Elementary SchoolElementary · 321 students
- Chilhowee Middle SchoolMiddle · 293 students
- Copper Basin High SchoolHigh · 231 students
- Polk Innovative Learning AcademyCombined · 147 students
Nearby schools
- Taylor Elementary School4.8 mi · 249
- Valley View Elementary School5.5 mi · 323
- Polk Innovative Learning Academy7.6 mi · 147
- Chilhowee Middle School7.6 mi · 293
- Park View Elementary School7.7 mi · 425
- Lake Forest Middle School7.7 mi · 1,173
Frequently asked questions
About South Polk ElementaryHow many students attend South Polk Elementary?
South Polk Elementary enrolls approximately 347 students in grades PK-05.
Is South Polk Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Polk Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How diverse is South Polk Elementary?
South Polk Elementary reports a student body of 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees South Polk Elementary?
South Polk Elementary is overseen by Polk County in Polk County.
Where is South Polk Elementary located?
South Polk Elementary is located at 964 Old Federal RD, Old Fort, TN 37362.
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