JAMES E. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James E. Stephens Elementary School is a public school located in Bartow, Florida, serving students as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the institution prepares its elementary-aged students for success as they transition to middle school, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Bartow community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school utilizes its official digital platform to keep families informed about academic resources, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a community-focused school, James E. Stephens emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive atmosphere. Through these efforts, the school strives to cultivate a safe and productive setting that encourages lifelong learning and personal achievement for its diverse student body.

356

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES E. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	111
Black	168
Two or More	13

Black
168 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
111 (31.2 %)
White
64 (18.0 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)

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)534-7455
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/stephens
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
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

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES E. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES E. STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	54.8%
Male	161	45.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)