Polk County Schools has 7 schools and 2,227 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 20%. Also, 69.7% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Polk County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Polk County Schools is 76% White, 5.4% Black, 13% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 76% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Polk County Schools, 69.7% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 3.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Polk County Schools: Within Polk County Schools, 96.8% of educators are certified, and 89.6% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 13:1. The district has 6 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Polk County Schools: In Polk County Schools, 62% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 71% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 65% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 60% tested at or above that level for math. And 49% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 27% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Polk County Schools: Polk County Schools spends $11,970 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $27,015,000. The school district spends $7,220.3 million on instruction, $3,593.5 million on support services and $599.3 million on other expenses.