Polk Elementary School

www.district7.net

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Polk Elementary School is a public school located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and serves as part of the Dearborn Heights School District (District 7). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Polk Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship within the community.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative efforts of the broader Dearborn Heights School District, which prioritizes community involvement and effective communication between educators and families. Through its official website, http://www.district7.net, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential information, including academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for school-home engagement. Polk Elementary strives to maintain high educational standards, ensuring that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a structured and encouraging school atmosphere.

374

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	40
Black	60
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
244 (65.2%)
Black
60 (16.0%)
Hispanic
40 (10.7%)
Two or More
24 (6.4%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
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:	Dearborn Heights School District #7
Phone:	(313)203-0500
Website:	http://www.district7.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 56