Spessard L Holland Elementary
#1390 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#23507 of 50,301 nationally
About Spessard L Holland Elementary
Spessard L Holland Elementary 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 843 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1390th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 843.
There are 9 schools in Bartow; Spessard L Holland Elementary ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
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 Spessard L Holland Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Spessard L Holland Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students · 703 m away
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 2.5 km away
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 4.1 km away
James E. Stephens Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 4.5 km away
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students · 5.0 km away
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 10–12
343 students · 5.1 km away
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High Scho
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 11–12
296 students · 5.1 km away
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 6.4 km away
Bartow Elementary Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 6.7 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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843 students
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844 students
Riverside Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students
Moss Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Wellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Spessard L Holland Elementary a good school?
Spessard L Holland Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 52.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1390 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 Spessard L Holland Elementary rank in Florida?
Spessard L Holland Elementary ranks #1390 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #23507 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Spessard L Holland Elementary?
Spessard L Holland Elementary had 843 students in 2025.
Is Spessard L Holland Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Spessard L Holland Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Spessard L Holland Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Spessard L Holland Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.