The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in Science. The lowest is 39% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Polk School
Polk School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in central Ogden, part of the Ogden City District. It is a neighborhood elementary school with an enrollment that places it solidly in the mid-sized range for its grade band. The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, or of two or more races. A notable share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic mix of the surrounding area.
Academically, Polk School stands out within Weber County. On state assessments in math, English language arts, and science, the school’s overall proficiency rate lands in the top quarter of all elementary schools in the county. That means a larger share of its students meet grade-level expectations compared to most of its peers in the region. Still, roughly half of students are not yet reaching that bar, which is typical for many schools and a point families may want to discuss with the school to understand supports in place. The assessment data comes from Utah’s RISE tests, and the school has results for all three subjects in the most recent reporting years.
Because Polk School serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider. The school also has no publicly reported chronic absenteeism data, so patterns around daily attendance are not available in the record. Families looking for that information would need to follow up with the school directly.
Ogden itself is a city that has seen notable revitalization. Downtown, centered on Historic 25th Street, has added new businesses, housing, and public gathering spaces. The city is a hub for government offices, outdoor recreation, IT and software, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Major employers include the Internal Revenue Service, McKay Dee Hospital, Weber State University, the school district itself, and several private firms. Civic anchors such as Union Station, FrontRunner commuter rail, the Ogden Botanical Gardens, and nearby mountain recreation give the area a mix of urban and outdoor appeal. Housing in the school’s ZIP code is valued near the middle of the state’s range, with rents rising modestly in recent years. The local housing market is not as expensive as Utah’s statewide benchmark, which may make it more accessible to a range of home buyers and renters.
The district that runs Polk School, Ogden City District, recently made a major investment in its facilities. In late 2024, voters approved the largest bond in district history to build two new elementary schools, renovate and expand several existing campuses, upgrade security district-wide, and construct a new transportation hub. The bond was structured so that the property tax rate would remain flat rather than decrease as older debt retired. Construction planning began in 2025. For families, this means that Polk School may be among the schools that see facility upgrades in the coming years, and the district’s commitment to capital improvements is clear.
There is no information available about programs such as gifted education, magnet themes, or specialized course access at Polk School. Similarly, no data on staffing ratios, discipline, or teacher qualifications is in the record. Families who want a fuller picture of what enrichment or intervention options exist would need to reach out to the school or district.
Polk School offers a solid academic foundation within a district that is investing in its buildings and a city that combines government employment, outdoor recreation, and a rebounding downtown. The peer environment is diverse in income and ethnicity, and the school’s test performance places it among the stronger elementary options in Weber County. For a family looking at central Ogden elementary schools, this is a school worth a close look, especially if the coming facility upgrades are a factor in their decision.
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