James E. Stephens Academy
#2125 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#40851 of 50,301 nationally
About James E. Stephens Academy
James E. Stephens Academy is a public elementary located in Bartow, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 336 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2125th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 336.
There are 9 schools in Bartow; James E. Stephens Academy ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James E. Stephens Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James E. Stephens Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bartow Elementary Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 2.4 km away
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,276 students · 3.2 km away
Floral Avenue Elementary School
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 3.4 km away
Bartow Middle School
Bartow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students · 3.7 km away
Union Academy
Bartow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students · 3.9 km away
Gibbons Street PK Center
Bartow · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 4.1 km away
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students · 4.5 km away
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students · 5.1 km away
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 6.8 km away
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
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Pine Lake Elementary School
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335 students
Boca Raton Elementary School
Boca Raton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Silver Shores Elementary School
Miramar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Hibiscus Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is James E. Stephens Academy a good school?
James E. Stephens Academy has a Success Index (US) of 26.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2125 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James E. Stephens Academy rank in Florida?
James E. Stephens Academy ranks #2125 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #40851 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James E. Stephens Academy?
James E. Stephens Academy had 336 students in 2025.
Is James E. Stephens Academy a elementary school or a high school?
James E. Stephens Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James E. Stephens Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James E. Stephens Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.