At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
625
Bartow Elementary Academy: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Bartow Elementary Academy
Bartow Elementary Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bartow. It is one of 160 current school records connected to Polk. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bartow Elementary Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.8%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black16.4%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Polk
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Socrum Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Winston Academy of Engineering
Elementary · Grades PK–05
536 reported students
Polk City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Public schools near Bartow Elementary Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floral Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 585 | 0.8 mi |
| James E. Stephens Academy Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 336 | 1.5 mi |
| Spessard L Holland Elementary Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 843 | 4.2 mi |
| Mi Escuela Montessori Elementary · Charter · Polk | PK–08 | 275 | 4.6 mi |
| Highland City Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 414 | 5.7 mi |
| Valleyview Elementary School Elementary · Polk | PK–05 | 783 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bartow Elementary Academy
What grades does Bartow Elementary Academy serve?
Bartow Elementary Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Polk.
How many students attend Bartow Elementary Academy?
Bartow Elementary Academy reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bartow Elementary Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 524 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bartow Elementary Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bartow Elementary Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Bartow Elementary Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bartow Elementary Academy in?
Bartow Elementary Academy is part of Polk, based in Bartow, FL, which operates 160 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bartow Elementary Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Floral Avenue Elementary School (0.8 mi), James E. Stephens Academy (1.5 mi), Spessard L Holland Elementary (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.