What grades does Polenta Elementary serve?

Polenta Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Garner area.

Where is Polenta Elementary located?

Polenta Elementary is a urban school in Garner, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Polenta Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Polenta Elementary is 15:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Garner, NC?

Schools in Garner include Polenta Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Garner area.

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Polenta Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Garner, North Carolina|Johnston County Public Schools

Garner, NC 27529

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

993

Student:Teacher

15:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Johnston County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.7%

Phone

(919)989-6039

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

46%

50th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

49%

65th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

8.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

63 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,428

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.80000001

Social Workers

0.30000001

Nurses

0.60000002

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,352

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,356

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,012

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 65%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$431,758

-2.6% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Raleigh, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.8%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

10.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,204

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,823

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,540 (44%)

Other Health Impairment

1,101 (19%)

Autism

787 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

542 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

251 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

111 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,010

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

BOG Testing 3rd Grade

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Johnston County Public Schools. Polenta Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Reading)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Reading)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Math)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Planning Period PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	BOG Testing 3rd Grade District-wide	exam	—