South Polk Elementary

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Polk Elementary is a public school located in Old Fort, Tennessee, serving students within the Polk County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. As part of the broader Polk County school system, the institution aims to prepare its students for middle school through a combination of standard curriculum requirements and community-focused engagement.

The school operates under the mission of the Polk County School District, which prioritizes student achievement and development within the East Tennessee region. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, South Polk Elementary offers a structured academic program designed to meet state educational standards. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student growth, and additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates can be found on their official website at [www.polkcountyschools.com](http://www.polkcountyschools.com/).

347

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Polk Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
338 (97.4%)
Hispanic
4 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Polk County
Phone:	(423)338-4512
Website:	http://www.polk-schools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 40

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52