Polenta Elementary School

Polenta Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

105 Josephine Rd, Garner, NC

Johnston County Schools

4.6

2.9

1,010 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kristina Benson

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
59%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

59%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 63	Full Time Teachers 63
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

522:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.8%	Female 48.2%
White 47.9%	Hispanic 27.2%
Black 17.5%	Two or more races 6.7%
Asian <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Niche User

11/17/2014

everyone goes above and beyond

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5.0 parent

6/18/2025

My kid attended this school after being very dissapointed how education was very poor when we moved from VA to southern NC, and then a year after attending polenta was a total change. He learned a lot, he made good friends, school is safe.

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!

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...

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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Median Lot Size

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North Carolina Johnston County Garner 27529

Polenta Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Garner, NC, in the Clayton neighborhood, and is served by the Johnston County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,010 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Polenta Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $395,083. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cleveland High School, West Johnston High School, Cleveland Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Garner has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Polenta Elementary School.

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