Polenta Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Garner, North Carolina 27529 · Johnston County Public Schools
#1036 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43101 of 50,301 nationally
About Polenta Elementary
Polenta Elementary is a public elementary located in Garner, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,010 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1036th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,010.
There are 14 schools in Garner; Polenta Elementary ranks 12th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Polenta Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Polenta Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students · 2.0 km away
Cleveland Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students · 3.0 km away
Cleveland Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students · 3.4 km away
Swift Creek Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 3.6 km away
West Johnston High
Benson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,563 students · 5.5 km away
West View Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students · 5.6 km away
McGee's Crossroads Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 8.3 km away
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 8.4 km away
McGee's Crossroads Elem
Angier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students · 8.4 km away
Clayton Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Fuquay-Varina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
988 students
Weddington Hills Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,038 students
River Dell Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
Four Oaks Elementary
Four Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,051 students
West View Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students
W R Odell Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
1,052 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Polenta Elementary a good school?
Polenta Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1036 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Polenta Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Polenta Elementary ranks #1036 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43101 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Polenta Elementary?
Polenta Elementary had 1,010 students in 2025.
Is Polenta Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Polenta Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Polenta Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Polenta Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.