James E. Stephens Academy

Elementary school, grades PK-5, Polk County Public Schools, Bartow, Polk County, Florida.

Students

277 (2024-25)

Students by group

37.2% Black, 33.2% Hispanic, 23.8% White, 4.0% two or more races, 1.1% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander or American Indian students (2024-25)

Economically disadvantaged

100.0% of students (2025-26)

Florida school grade (A-F)

C (2025-26)

FAST and B.E.S.T.: Level 3 or above

62% (2025-26)

Chronically absent

25.7% of students (2025-26)

Part of Polk County Public Schools in Bartow.

Sources

• NCES Common Core of Data and EDGE school locations, National Center for Education Statistics
• Lunch status by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• English language learners by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• Florida school grades, Florida Department of Education
• FAST and B.E.S.T. assessment results by school, Spring 2026, Florida Department of Education
• Students absent 21 or more days and absent 10% or more, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education
• Student discipline data by school, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education