Bartow Elementary Academy vs James E. Stephens Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartow Elementary Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
James E. Stephens Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Bartow Elementary Academy Bartow, Florida | James E. Stephens Academy Bartow, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 2,187 | #2125 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6063 of 50,301 | #40851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 32% |
| city | Bartow | Bartow |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bartow Elementary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 26.3).
- •Bartow Elementary Academy does better on math proficiency (83% vs 32%).
- •Bartow Elementary Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Bartow Elementary Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 79.2%).
- •James E. Stephens Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Bartow Elementary Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 336.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bartow Elementary Academy better than James E. Stephens Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bartow Elementary Academy ranks higher (78.1 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bartow Elementary Academy and James E. Stephens Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Bartow in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartow Elementary Academy: 524. James E. Stephens Academy: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartow Elementary Academy and James E. Stephens Academy rank in Florida?
Bartow Elementary Academy is 394th of 2,187 and James E. Stephens Academy is 2125th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).