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#508 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 35% of private schools
First Methodist School Inc.
Elementary School · Bartow, FL
A private elementary school in Bartow, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
455 S BROADWAY AVE, Bartow, FL 33830
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where First Methodist School Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,636
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow Elementary AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Jean O'dell Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Floral Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Methodist School Inc. is listed in Bartow, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Methodist School Inc.
First Methodist School Inc. is a private elementary school in Bartow, FL, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Methodist School Inc.
What grades does First Methodist School Inc. serve?
First Methodist School Inc. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First Methodist School Inc.?
First Methodist School Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Methodist School Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at First Methodist School Inc. is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Methodist School Inc. rank in FL?
First Methodist School Inc. ranks #508 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is First Methodist School Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
First Methodist School Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Methodist School Inc. a private school?
Yes, First Methodist School Inc. is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Methodist School Inc. a religious school?
First Methodist School Inc. has a Methodist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 533-0905
- Area population (ZIP 33830)
- 32,738
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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