Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Floral Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Floral Avenue Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bartow, FL, covering an area of approximately 25.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary located 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Floral Avenue Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Floral Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floral Avenue Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2360 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
38%
Black
16%
21%
White
48%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black & Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floral Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Floral Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2360 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Floral Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Floral Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James E. Stephens Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Floral Avenue Elementary School?
585 students attend Floral Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Floral Avenue Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floral Avenue Elementary School?
Floral Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floral Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Floral Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floral Avenue Elementary School part of?
Floral Avenue Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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