Polk School District

District Spending

The Polk School District spends $8,624 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Polk School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the FL state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Polk School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Polk School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Polk School District serves 9% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.