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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK·NCES 120159001757

JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER

1310 FLORAL AVE S, BARTOW, FL 33830 · (863) 534-7440 · Polk County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED31-TOWNTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL81 STUDENTS
Enrollment
81
Combined
DISTRICT 290 · STATE 353
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
59 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
3
Grade 2
4
Grade 3
3
Grade 4
6
Grade 5
2
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
8
Grade 9
10
Grade 10
7
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
23
Student demographics
White
33%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
49%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 38%
Black
16%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
68%
Female
32%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
81
-4 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
was 6.1:1
% White
33%
was 41%
% Hispanic
49%
was 42%
% Black
16%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER

JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER is one of the tiny all-grades campuss in BARTOW, Florida, part of POLK, with 81 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 353 students per school, that is 77% below typical.

Within POLK, which oversees 163 schools and 116,552 students, JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER is one campus in the system.

On demographics, JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER records that the largest single group is Hispanic at 49%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school logs 33% White, 16% Black. By comparison, Polk County as a whole is about 29% Hispanic, so the school skews visibly more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 4.8:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.7:1 average. An estimated 73% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Polk County (around 65%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Polk County put median household income runs about $65,978, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Polk County runs 172 public schools (combined enrollment of about 117,004 students), of which JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER is one.

FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER's enrollment has ticked down 5% since 2018, when it stood at 85 (now 81). The White share of enrollment edged down from 41% to 33% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 6.1:1 in 2018 to 4.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Polk County at a glance

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Population
790,694
Census ACS
Median income
$65,978
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
172
117,004 students

Quick facts

School name
JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER
District
POLK
Address
1310 FLORAL AVE S, BARTOW, FL 33830
Phone
(863) 534-7440
County
Polk County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
81
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
4.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
59 (73%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
120159001757
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER
How large is JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER?
JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 81 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER serve?
JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER?
Approximately 4.8:1 students per teacher at JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER.
What is the student diversity at JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER?
Student demographics at JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER are roughly 33% White, 49% Hispanic, 16% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER in?
JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER is part of POLK.
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