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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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Aug
16
Sun
Prayer Walk Event
Aug
17
Mon
Required County Teacher WorkdayStaff Day
Aug
17
Mon
Required County Teacher WorkdayStaff Day
Aug
17
Mon
Away Varsity Soccer vs. HobbtonEvent

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Aug
17
Mon
Away Varsity Soccer vs. HobbtonEvent

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Aug
17
Mon
Middle School Volleyball TryoutsEvent
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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%

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)
71
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
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

Sun, Aug 16, 2026
Prayer Walk
Event
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
Required County Teacher Workday
Staff Day
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
Required County Teacher Workday
Staff Day

Frequently Asked Questions about Polenta Elementary

Enrollment at Polenta Elementary stands at 993 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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