Very Good
#361 of 990 schools in CT
Top 36% in state
Polk School
Elementary School · Watertown School District · Oakville, CT
A Watertown School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
435 Buckingham St., Oakville, CT 06779
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Polk School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Polk School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,353
Median home value
$248,300
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06779; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| St John the Evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| St John's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Watertown School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Polk School is listed in Watertown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polk School
Polk School is a public elementary school in Oakville, CT, part of Watertown School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polk School
What grades does Polk School serve?
Polk School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Polk School?
Polk School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polk School rank in CT?
Polk School ranks #361 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Polk School's MySchoolScout rating?
Polk School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Polk School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polk School a charter school?
No, Polk School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polk School a Title I school?
No, Polk School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polk School?
50.0% of students at Polk School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (860) 945-4840
- Area population (ZIP 06779)
- 7,762
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06779; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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