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James E. Stephens Academy
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1350 Maple Ave N, Bartow, FL 33830 · (863) 534-7455 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
336
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James E. Stephens Academy
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1350 Maple Ave N, Bartow
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K59
Kindergarten55
Grade 138
Grade 252
Grade 359
Grade 440
Grade 533
Enrollment over time
316’20
338’21
356’22
328’23
336’24
Up 6.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 41%Hispanic 32%White 22%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.