BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

www.bartowacademy.com/

518 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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/.

518

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	97
Black	106
Asian	11
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
274 (52.9 %)
Black
106 (20.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (18.7 %)
Two or More
29 (5.6 %)
Asian
11 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)534-7410
Website:	http://www.bartowacademy.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	51.4%
Male	252	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)