Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James E. Stephens 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James E. Stephens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
James E. Stephens Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James E. Stephens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E. Stephens Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#3426 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
47%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James E. Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
James E. Stephens Elementary School is ranked #3426 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James E. Stephens Elementary School often compared to?
James E. Stephens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floral Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James E. Stephens Elementary School?
356 students attend James E. Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James E. Stephens Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E. Stephens Elementary School?
James E. Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James E. Stephens Elementary School offer ?
James E. Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James E. Stephens Elementary School part of?
James E. Stephens Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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