- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn Heights, MI
Polk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Polk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261161004619
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Polk Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Michigan
NCES ID 261161004619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Polk Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261161004619 · Dearborn Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 18.7:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Annapolis High School (682 students)
Polk Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Polk Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High School
682 students
- Oakley W Best
Oakley W Best Middle School
557 students
- Bedford School
Bedford School
389 students
- This school
Polk Elementary School
374 students
- Pardee School
Pardee School
337 students
- Dearborn Heigh 42
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Polk Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Elementary School compares
Polk Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Polk Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn Heights School District #7 reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polk Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakley W Best Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pardee School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk Elementary School
How many students attend Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Polk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Polk Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Polk Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Besides Polk Elementary School, Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students), Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students), and Bedford School (389 students). See the Dearborn Heights School District #7 district page for the complete list.