Dr. Charles C. Polk School

(908)298-2061

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Dr. Charles C. Polk School is a public elementary school located in Roselle, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Roselle Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school aims to prepare children for future academic success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Dr. Charles C. Polk School places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement to help enrich the student experience. The school utilizes various resources and programs to address the individual needs of its learners, ensuring that students from different backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school serves as a central pillar in the local Roselle community, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students.

315

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	143
Black	142
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
143 (45.4%)
Black
142 (45.1%)
White
18 (5.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roselle Public School District
Phone:	(908)298-2061
Website:	http://roselleschools.org/polk
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73