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James K. Polk Elementary School vs. Patrick Henry K-8 School

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School Overview

School
James K. Polk Elementary School
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Patrick Henry K-8 School
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James K. Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,058 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Patrick Henry K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
833 students
1,058 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James K. Polk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James K. Polk Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patrick Henry K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James K. Polk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patrick Henry K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1447 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1345 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James K. Polk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patrick Henry K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James K. Polk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
57%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James K. Polk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patrick Henry K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James K. Polk Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patrick Henry K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
37
Kindergarten Students
119
127
Grade 1 Students
150
129
Grade 2 Students
158
151
Grade 3 Students
109
137
Grade 4 Students
145
112
Grade 5 Students
126
132
Grade 6 Students
-
90
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patrick Henry K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patrick Henry K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patrick Henry K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patrick Henry K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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