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Floral Avenue Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1963^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Floral Avenue Elementary School in Bartow, FL, is a mid-sized elementary school serving 585 students in grades PK-5 within the Polk district, where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch and the school has recently dropped to a 1-star rating, ranking in the 12th percentile statewide.

The most significant challenge at Floral Avenue is a chronic absenteeism crisis, with 40.5% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year—far higher than the state average of 31.4%. This issue is particularly striking when compared to nearby Bartow Elementary Academy, located just 0.82 miles away, which has a chronic absenteeism rate of only 17.6% and a 4-star rating. This stark contrast suggests that school-specific culture and leadership, rather than just community demographics, play a major role in student attendance and success. Additionally, spending per student at Floral Avenue ($11,644) does not correlate with outcomes, as higher-spending schools like James E. Stephens Academy ($17,386) achieve better results, while lower-spending schools like Bella Citta ($8,051) struggle with even higher absenteeism (57.4%).

Despite these challenges, there are some bright spots. Floral Avenue shows a unique "V-shaped" academic pattern, where 3rd-grade proficiency is low (27% in ELA, 43% in Math), but performance improves significantly by 5th grade (49% in ELA, 46% in Math). This suggests strong upper-grade teaching or targeted interventions. Furthermore, 5th-grade science proficiency (52%) exceeds the district average of 49%, a consistent trend over the past three years. While the school’s ranking has declined since its peak in 2017-2019, these strengths in upper grades and science offer a glimmer of hope, indicating that strengthening the early elementary foundation (K-3) could help reverse the downward trend.

585

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,644

Per pupil spending ?

70.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1530 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830

(863) 534-7420

District: Polk

Students who attend Floral Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bartow Middle School
High:	Bartow Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

31.5%

African American:

15.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 44th percentile in 2016 → 12th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg53%

Florida avg62%

1,963^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

66^th of 86Elementary Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	18.8	1963 of 2240	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	31.3	1606 of 2258	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.8	1375 of 2256	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	1498 of 2240	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.5	1498 of 2219	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.8	1679 of 2247	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.2	1215 of 2182	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.9	1177 of 2118	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.7	1263 of 2112	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.2	1170 of 2087	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.5	1428 of 2064	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.8	1100 of 2029	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.5	1165 of 1984	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	32.7	1420 of 1985	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	34.8	1342 of 1919	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.1	1276 of 1847	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.2	1280 of 1789	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.9	1159 of 1786	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	32.0	1187 of 1688	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science52%-8 vs state

Math47%-17 vs state

English Language Arts37%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Floral Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1530 Floral Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-7420	585	38	15.3	70.9%	282 (48.2%)	92 (15.7%)	184 (31.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.4%)	18.8	1963^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.4%		31.3	1606^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.9%	357	27.0	41.0	49.0				43.0	53.0	46.0				52.0					$11,644	$1,787	$9,856
Bella Citta	Public	PK, KG-8	1915 S Floral Ave	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 519-7600	1,459	60	24.3	54.9%	219 (15.0%)	286 (19.6%)	910 (62.4%)	18 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (1.7%)	24.1	1812^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.1%		26	1755^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.3%	57	53.0	48.0	49.0	46.0	43.0	41.0	59.0	49.0	40.0	46.0	44.0	41.0	37.0	31.0	64.0	90.0	75.0	$8,051	$1,075	$6,976
Bartow Elementary Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	590 Wilson Ave S	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	No	(863) 534-7410	524	34	15.4	49.0%	266 (50.8%)	86 (16.4%)	125 (23.9%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.7%)	73.7	537^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.0%		71.5	593^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	73.7%	56	81.0	72.0	67.0				73.0	67.0	78.0				66.0					$11,212	$1,323	$9,888
James E. Stephens Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Maple Ave N	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-7455	336	23	14.6	79.2%	74 (22.0%)	138 (41.1%)	106 (31.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	52.7	1081^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%		51.6	1079^th of 2258 public elementary schools	52.2%	2	69.0	52.0	52.0				69.0	61.0	70.0				59.0					$17,386	$3,625	$13,761
Spessard L Holland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2342 Ef Griffin Rd	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 648-3031	843	49	17.2	64.5%	298 (35.3%)	240 (28.5%)	253 (30.0%)	16 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.7%)	21.6	1886^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.8%		31.6	1600^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.1%	286	44.0	53.0	51.0				45.0	42.0	39.0				48.0					$10,804	$1,659	$9,144
Highland City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5355 9th Street SE	Highland City	33846	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 648-3540	414	28	14.7	63.5%	197 (47.6%)	41 (9.9%)	139 (33.6%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	47.9	1195^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.7%		47.7	1166^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.4%	29	54.0	44.0	62.0				69.0	48.0	72.0				66.0					$13,608	$1,784	$11,823
Valleyview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 State Rd 540a E	Lakeland	33813	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 648-3535	783	52	15.0	41.4%	412 (52.6%)	117 (14.9%)	184 (23.5%)	43 (5.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	74.7	511^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.2%		79.4	416^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.6%	95	73.0	71.0	69.0				73.0	70.0	82.0				69.0					$11,059	$1,070	$9,989
Purcell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 1st Ave NE	Mulberry	33860	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 701-1061	438	24	18.2	81.7%	159 (36.3%)	51 (11.6%)	214 (48.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	10.4	2135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%		16.4	2001^st of 2258 public elementary schools	11.4%	134	37.0	34.0	48.0				36.0	45.0	33.0				32.0					$12,119	$1,730	$10,388
Scott Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1140 County Road 540a E	Lakeland	33813	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 648-3520	735	47	15.6	55.0%	374 (50.9%)	112 (15.2%)	200 (27.2%)	20 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.7%)	56.7	966^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.9%		57.7	930^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.8%	36	58.0	72.0	65.0				57.0	71.0	66.0				55.0					$11,561	$1,488	$10,074
Eagle Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Crystal Beach Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5357	644	34	18.9	75.2%	201 (31.2%)	137 (21.3%)	267 (41.5%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.2%)	7.5	2178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.8%		10.4	2139^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.3%	39	43.0	36.0	30.0				41.0	31.0	20.0				33.0					$11,515	$2,072	$9,444

Frequently Asked Questions about Floral Avenue Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Floral Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Floral Avenue Elementary School are 48% White, 31% Hispanic, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Floral Avenue Elementary School a good school?

Floral Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Floral Avenue Elementary School in?

Polk

How many students attend Floral Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 585 students attended Floral Avenue Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Floral Avenue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Floral Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bartow Middle School
High : Bartow Senior High School

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