Bartow Elementary Academy

Bartow Elementary Academy serves 531 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bartow, Florida, earning recognition as one of the state's higher-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranking in the 84th percentile statewide at #627 out of 3,816 Florida schools, the academy demonstrates strong academic achievement across core subjects. The school's 36 full-time equivalent teachers maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, supporting personalized attention in the classroom.

Students show solid academic performance with 64% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 69% meet or exceed proficiency standards in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to helping students build strong foundational skills in elementary years. Bartow Elementary Academy draws families from a diverse community where the median household income is $57,904 and median home values average $192,200.

The surrounding neighborhood of 30,396 residents includes 20% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, while 17.2% of families navigate economic challenges. The school is situated in Bartow, a town on the fringe of an urban area in Polk County, providing students with both small-town community connections and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.