POLK EL

polk.episd.org

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Polk Elementary School, located in the Kern Place neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). As a long-standing community staple, the school is known for its historic campus and its commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment for students in the surrounding area. It serves a diverse student body and emphasizes foundational education, focusing on core subjects while striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to its traditional "neighborhood school" atmosphere. Academically, Polk Elementary focuses on meeting state standards through a structured curriculum that balances rigorous instruction with extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging its location near the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), the school often benefits from community engagement and resources that enhance the overall educational experience for its students.

649

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POLK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	530
Black	10
Asian	20
Two or More	11

Hispanic
530 (81.7%)
White
78 (12.0%)
Asian
20 (3.1%)
Two or More
11 (1.7%)
Black
10 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)236-2775
Website:	http://polk.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 46

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 110