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James K. Polk Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 803 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district.
James K. Polk Elementary has a diverse student population, with 20.92% White, 27.15% African American, 36.36% Hispanic, and 12.58% Asian students. However, the school has a high percentage of students (73.72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools like Clermont Elementary and Cameron Elementary. Academically, James K. Polk Elementary's performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has been consistently low, ranging from 809 out of 1,114 schools in 2022-2023 to 903 out of 1,103 schools in 2020-2021, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's challenges, it has some interesting findings and comparisons to nearby schools. James K. Polk Elementary's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American students ranking 297 out of 588 Virginia elementary schools, while Asian students ranked 228 out of 238 schools. The school's spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $12,266 in 2018-2019 to $13,225 in 2020-2021, compared to the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 12.5 in 2020-2021 to 16.8 in 2021-2022, which is generally lower than the nearby schools like Douglas MacArthur Elementary and Claremont Immersion.
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