Polenta Elementary School

Polenta Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
105 Josephine Rd,  Garner, NC
Cleveland Neighborhood
Johnston County Schools
4.6
2.8
1,014 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kristina Benson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
62.3%
State Average
54.6%
Science
70.2%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
522:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
53.7%
Hispanic
23.7%
Black
14.9%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 5 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
11/17/2014
My child is ADHD we have IP meeting before and after school that requires the vice principal his teacher and special ed teacher to be at. This is on there time to review where my son is and what we needs to meet his goals for the grade period. He has a lot of late days or days he misses due to the dr. Apts. I do receive letters of concerns I know the school is doing there job while as a mother I'm doing mine.
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2.8 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/25/2023
My kids have gone to school here since 2018. We have had nothing but positive experiences. I have no idea why the rating isn't higher!
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1.0 parent
11/18/2021
The school i is very harsh and does not care what your child has to say. And the principal is very mean and only sticks up for the teachers even when they are wrong. Like when I was in the carpool line all of the white family's car door was getting opened but not mine because they skipped me!!!! And...
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5.0 other
3/22/2017
Staff and administrators truly care about the students. My son loves going to school and loves all of the special events and activities they have going on. There is clear communication between school and home.
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5.0 other
10/6/2016
I have 2 children that attend Polenta Elementary and I have been extremely pleased! One of my kids has ADHD and the teachers each year have gone above and beyond to help him succeed... without having to do an IEP or go above their heads. They obviously care about the children and their success. Staf...
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