BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in BARTOW, FL with about 464 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY, located in Bartow, Florida, is a dedicated public elementary school serving students in the Polk County School District. As an academy-style institution, it emphasizes a structured academic environment designed to foster core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is known for its commitment to character development and maintaining a rigorous curriculum that prepares young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The academy prides itself on creating a supportive community atmosphere, engaging both students and families through various educational initiatives and school-wide events. By utilizing its location at 590 Wilson Ave S, the school serves as a central hub for the local Bartow community, prioritizing clear communication and high academic expectations. For families interested in specific programs, current faculty leadership, or the school’s academic calendar, the academy maintains an active online presence through its official website at http://www.bartowacademy.com/.

For more information, contact BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY at (863) 534-7410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

590 WILSON AVE S
BARTOW, FL 33830-4747
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BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY is a public Title I school in BARTOW, FL with about 464 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
POLK
Total Students:
464
Teachers:
32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 464 students

White
61.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Black or African American
16.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.