Polenta Elementary School

105 Josephine Rd, Garner, NC 27529 | (919) 989-6039
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 991
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5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 991 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 105 Josephine Road, Garner, NC 27529
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Deborah P Johnson
  • Fax: (919) 989-6272
  • Website: johnstoncounty.nc.schoolwebpages.com
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-01
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 991
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 65.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 498 (50.3%)
  • Females: 493 (49.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 68 (6.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 274 (27.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 342 (34.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Polenta Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian60.6%
Black19920.1%
Asian90.9%
Hispanic11912.0%
White65866.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Polenta Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten101.0%
Kindergarten16216.3%
1st Grade16716.9%
2nd Grade16716.9%
3rd Grade17717.9%
4th Grade14714.8%
5th Grade16116.2%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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3 reviews for Polenta Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Student on November 07, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • you guys are the best this is mt last year here
  • Reviewed by Student on November 03, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i love polenta i really love the principal MRS. JOHNSTON and the othere principal.i well MISS you guys

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