Polk School

polk.ogdensd.org

541 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Polk Elementary School, located in the historic East Bench neighborhood of Ogden, Utah, serves as a cornerstone of the Ogden School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational learning alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible and engaged members of the community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Polk Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of its families. The school utilizes its historic location to provide a unique learning atmosphere, often integrating local resources and community partnerships to enrich the student experience. With a dedicated staff and a clear vision for student success, Polk Elementary continues to be a focal point for families in the Ogden area seeking a traditional and nurturing educational environment.

541

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polk School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	170
Black	7
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	3

White
330 (61.0%)
Hispanic
170 (31.4%)
Two or More
31 (5.7%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	Ogden City District
Phone:	(801)737-8300
Website:	http://polk.ogdensd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 19

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 74