Polk School

Summary:

Polk School is an elementary school in Ogden, Utah, serving 439 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Ogden City District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Polk School generally outperforms the Ogden City District and the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were higher than the district and state averages for all tested grades (3rd-6th). However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 91st out of 528 schools in 2017-2018 to 352nd out of 561 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Bonneville School and Odyssey School, Polk School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20.5% vs. 99.6% and 99.55%, respectively). This suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population, which may be a contributing factor to its relatively stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2615 Polk Ave
       Ogden, UT  84401


(801) 737-8300

District: Ogden City District

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,923 Help


Students who attend Polk School usually attend:

Middle:    Mound Fort Junior High
High:    Ogden High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Polk School ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Ogden City District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Polk School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ogden City District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polk School is $8,923. 6 elementary schools in the Ogden City District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Polk School:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk School 352nd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Polk School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ogden City District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ogden City District 83rd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Polk School

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Rank History for all students at Polk School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 40.18 327th 509 35.8%
2015 51.20 266th 537 50.5%
2016 65.94 173rd 533 67.5%
2017 75.87 97th 526 81.6%
2018 78.23 91st 528 82.8%
2019 71.23 150th 572 73.8%
2023 46.14 306th 561 45.5%
2024 39.81 352nd 561 37.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Polk School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.11 94th 162 42.0%
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Rank History for White students at Polk School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.55 186th 428 56.5%
2024 48.27 238th 429 44.5%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Polk School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 328 22 7 173 13 n/a n/a 104 647
2011 300 12 1 148 13 1 3 0 478
2012 308 16 2 156 9 0 3 0 494
2013 279 8 4 138 8 0 5 0 442
2014 258 6 1 124 7 0 12 0 408
2015 223 3 1 108 5 0 18 0 358
2016 209 1 2 90 6 0 16 0 324
2017 186 3 2 97 5 1 14 0 308
2018 193 5 1 86 4 1 18 0 308
2019 226 3 1 92 4 0 21 0 347
2020 441 11 5 170 7 2 29 0 665
2022 138 2 1 43 0 1 8 0 193
2023 289 3 1 122 2 4 18 0 439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polk School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 647 21.5 30.0 83.6
2011 478 19.0 25.1 57.7
2012 494 19.5 25.2 81.2
2013 442 19.5 22.6 99.3
2014 408 17.0 24.0 63
2015 358 n/a n/a 61.5
2016 324 n/a n/a 59
2017 308 17.0 18.1 57.1
2018 308 n/a n/a 49.7
2019 347 15.6 22.1 46.1
2020 665 27.3 24.3 39.5
2022 193 n/a n/a 21.8
2023 439 18.0 24.3 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Polk School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 647 21.5 30.0 83.6
2011 478 19.0 25.1 57.7
2012 494 19.5 25.2 81.2
2013 442 19.5 22.6 99.3
2014 408 17.0 24.0 63
2015 358 n/a n/a 61.5
2016 324 n/a n/a 59
2017 308 17.0 18.1 57.1
2018 308 n/a n/a 49.7
2019 347 15.6 22.1 46.1
2020 665 27.3 24.3 39.5
2022 193 n/a n/a 21.8
2023 439 18.0 24.3 20.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Polk School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,654 (18.5%) $7,269 (81.5%) $8,923

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polk School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 306th of 561 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk School)61.949.2
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)4333.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk School)61.949.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)40.130.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk School)56.141.2
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)4029.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk School)3943.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)36.829.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Polk School)46.345.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade Science (Ogden City District)37.734.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk School)68.554.4
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)39.535.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk School)60.825.5
 35.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)31.925.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Polk School)66.749.1
 17.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ogden City District)36.836.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk School)68.246.8
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)40.433.5
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polk School)40.926
 14.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)23.819.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Polk School)70.565
 5.5%
   6th Grade Science (Ogden City District)46.240.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347439
 26.5%
African American33
American Indian42
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic92122
 32.6%
Pacific Islander04
White226289
 27.9%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%20.5%
 25.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Polk School

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Polk School.

Students who attend Polk School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mound Fort Junior High
High : Ogden High

Polk School ranks 352nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Polk School are 66% White, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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