Polenta Elementary School in Garner, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Polenta Elementary School is a suburban public school in Garner, North Carolina that is part of Johnston County Public School District. It serves 980 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 45 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 5

980 Students

71 Teachers

105 Josephine Rd

Garner, NC 27529 View local requests

http://polenta.johnston.k12.nc.us

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Polenta Elementary School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Polenta Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 28, 2026

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