Bennett Christiansen Academy (Closed 2006)

1239 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830
Bennett Christiansen Academy serves 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
38%
Black
14%
21%
White
80%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bennett Christiansen Academy?
44 students attend Bennett Christiansen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bennett Christiansen Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bennett Christiansen Academy offer ?
Bennett Christiansen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bennett Christiansen Academy part of?
Bennett Christiansen Academy is part of Polk School District.

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