South Polk Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Old Fort, Tennessee 37362 · Polk County
#240 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#26851 of 50,301 nationally
About South Polk Elementary
South Polk Elementary is a public elementary located in Old Fort, in the Polk County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 347 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 240th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 347.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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 South Polk Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Polk Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Taylor Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 7.7 km away
Valley View Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 8.9 km away
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Benton · Public other · Grades K–12
147 students · 12 km away
Chilhowee Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students · 12 km away
Park View Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 12 km away
Lake Forest Middle School
Cleveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,173 students · 12 km away
Benton Elementary
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students · 13 km away
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 13 km away
Oak Grove Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 14 km away
Waterville Community Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
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347 students
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347 students
Woodmore Elementary School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Bellshire Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Middleton Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Polk Elementary a good school?
South Polk Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #240 of 913 in Tennessee. 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 South Polk Elementary rank in Tennessee?
South Polk Elementary ranks #240 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #26851 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Polk Elementary?
South Polk Elementary had 347 students in 2025.
Is South Polk Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Polk Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Polk Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Polk Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.