- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakville, CT
Polk School
Federal NCES profile for Polk School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090489001005
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oakville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Polk School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakville, CT.
School address
District: Watertown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090489001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Polk School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090489001005 · Oakville, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 12.6:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School (693 students)
Polk School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Polk School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School
693 students
- John Trumbull
John Trumbull Primary School
610 students
- Swift Middle S
Swift Middle School
591 students
- This school
Polk School
303 students
- Fletcher W. Ju
Fletcher W. Judson School
302 students
What this shows Polk School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk School compares
Polk School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,499
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Polk School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Watertown School District reports $23,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polk School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Trumbull Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swift Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fletcher W. Judson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk School
How many students attend Polk School?
Polk School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakville, CT. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk School?
30.8% of students at Polk School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk School?
The largest demographic group at Polk School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Oakville, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk School?
Polk School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Polk School rank among public schools in Oakville?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oakville, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Watertown School District?
Besides Polk School, Watertown School District also operates Watertown High School (693 students), John Trumbull Primary School (610 students), and Swift Middle School (591 students). See the Watertown School District district page for the complete list.