South Polk Elementary School
Leesville, LA 71459
Phone: (337) 537-8120
Fax: (337) 537-8211
District: Vernon Parish School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 2-5 • 486 students
Leesville's South Polk Elementary School serves grades 2-5 in the Vernon Parish School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Louisiana to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
South Polk Elementary School is a public school in the Vernon Parish School District located in Leesville, LA. The principal of South Polk Elementary School is Charles Balthrop. As of 2014, the students are 50.4% White, non-Hispanic; 23.1% Black, non-Hispanic; 16.7% Hispanic; 4.9% Multiracial; 3.1% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.7% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native American or Native Alaskan. 59.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 50.4% | 68.7% | 46.8% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 23.1% | 16.9% | 44.5% |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 59.1% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 0.6% | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Polk | 3.2 mi. |