James E. Stephens Elementary School

James E. Stephens Elementary School is home to over 300 students in grades K-5.

James E. Stephens Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1350 N Maple Ave, Bartow, FL

Polk County Public Schools

328 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
22%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

36%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

316:1

Student Diversity

Female

54.8%

Male

45.2%

Black

37%

Hispanic

32%

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/21/2026

I love thi school, my son and my daughter are really happy. The staff, teachers,and the parents are extraordinary.

5.0 parent

3/25/2024

We love this school. My daughter has been attending this school for the past two years. She loves it so much that she doesn't even want to go on break sometimes. The teachers and staff are all caring and make sure to reach out when there is a need. I love the IB unit kickoffs that my daughter has be...

4.0 parent

1/11/2024

I love the school my daughter has the best teachers but the problem with the school is that my daughter came home and said to me that a boy stabbed her with a pencil.

4.0 parent

7/18/2013

My son has attended Stephens for the past two years, and I am very pleased with the school. The level of support and communication I receive from the teachers is first-rate. Each year my son s teachers go above and beyond to keep me informed on his progress in the classroom and meet with me on short...

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Florida Polk County Bartow 33830

James E. Stephens Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Bartow, FL, in the Bartow neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 328 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. James E. Stephens Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $292,724. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gause Academy Of Leadership, Summerlin Academy, Davenport High School, and more. Learn more about what Bartow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James E. Stephens Elementary School.

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