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James K. Polk Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304 · (703) 461-4180 · Part of Alexandria City Public Schools
Students
804
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James K. Polk Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 10.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 69.5%
Location
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5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K21
Kindergarten123
Grade 1117
Grade 2131
Grade 3158
Grade 4114
Grade 5140
Enrollment over time
730’20
755’21
803’22
833’23
804’24
Up 10.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 32%Black 26%White 25%Asian 12%Two or more races 6%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.