James K. Polk Elementary
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5 Virtual
Part of Alexandria City Public Schools
5000 Polk Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304 · (703) 461-4180
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Academic performance
Math proficiency32%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 69.5%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
804Students enrolled
17:1Student–teacher ratio
76%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K21
Kindergarten123
Grade 1117
Grade 2131
Grade 3158
Grade 4114
Grade 5140
Students
Hispanic · 32%255
Black · 26%206
White · 25%197
Asian · 12%96
Two or more races · 6%47
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
730’20
755’21
803’22
833’23
804’24
Location
5000 Polk Ave Alexandria
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.