- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bartow, FL
Bartow Elementary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bartow Elementary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120159001755
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bartow Elementary Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bartow Elementary Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bartow Elementary Academy ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Bartow Elementary Academy held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120159001755 · Bartow, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 15.4:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Bartow Elementary Academy held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bartow Elementary Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 524
Bartow Elementary Academy
524 students
What this shows Bartow Elementary Academy reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bartow Elementary Academy compares
Bartow Elementary Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Bartow Elementary Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bartow Elementary Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bartow Elementary Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bartow Elementary Academy
How many students attend Bartow Elementary Academy?
Bartow Elementary Academy has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartow Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bartow Elementary Academy is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bartow Elementary Academy?
31.1% of students at Bartow Elementary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bartow Elementary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bartow Elementary Academy is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bartow Elementary Academy?
Bartow Elementary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bartow Elementary Academy rank among public schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bartow Elementary Academy ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Bartow, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bartow on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Bartow Elementary Academy, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.