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Polenta Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
105 Josephine Road, Garner, NC 27529 · (919) 989-6039 · Part of Johnston County Schools
Students
1,010
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Polenta Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
105 Josephine Road, Garner
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K28
Kindergarten148
Grade 1146
Grade 2165
Grade 3167
Grade 4176
Grade 5180
Enrollment over time
1,036’20
1,044’21
1,014’22
993’23
1,010’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 48%Hispanic 28%Black 18%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.