Polk School

www.watertownps.org

303 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Polk School, located at 435 Buckingham Street in Oakville, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Watertown Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic excellence alongside the social and emotional development of its student body. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Polk School aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their local community.

As part of the Watertown school system, Polk School benefits from a collaborative administrative approach that prioritizes student achievement and parent involvement. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide various programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a staff committed to innovation and educational growth. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curricular details can find comprehensive information through the official Watertown Public Schools website.

303

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polk School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	49
Black	16
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
209 (69.0%)
Hispanic
49 (16.2%)
Two or More
22 (7.3%)
Black
16 (5.3%)
Asian
6 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Watertown School District
Phone:	(860)945-4840
Website:	http://www.watertownps.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 108