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First Methodist School

455 S Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL, 33830 -

School Notes Overview:

First Methodist School has provided a consistent, quality education since 1973 to children in Bartow and surrounding areas. FMS has operated under the guidance of the same Director/Principal since its beginning. FMS is located in the safe, clean environment of the FUMC Educational Building. FMS enjoys a family atmosphere where parents are encouraged to participate in all activities. FMS students, staff and families have the comfort and benefit of the Pastor of FUMC who is on the premises and participates in the school through monthly Chapel services and several Church/School Sunday services throughout the year. ...

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School Overview:

	First Methodist School
Religious Affiliation	Methodist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Polk County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	180 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 60 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 19 students
	Grade 2 - 11 students
	Grade 3 - 18 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 10 students
	Grade 6 - 9 students
	Grade 7 - 6 students
	Grade 8 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

First Methodist School has provided a consistent, quality education since 1973 to children in Bartow and surrounding areas. FMS has operated under the guidance of the same Director/Principal since its beginning. FMS is located in the safe, clean environment of the FUMC Educational Building. FMS enjoys a family atmosphere where parents are encouraged to participate in all activities. FMS students, staff and families have the comfort and benefit of the Pastor of FUMC who is on the premises and participates in the school through monthly Chapel services and several Church/School Sunday services throughout the year.
Profile last updated: 03/03/2009

In the News:

Council Orders Cheaper Alternative For Bartow Summer Camp Program (The Polk County Democrat)
posted on April 25, 2009 at 02:26:55 pm
A proposal to expand the scope and the cost — mainly the cost — of the Bartow Recreation Dept.’s summer recreation program ran into a buzz saw of protest at Monday night’s City Commission meeting.
Annual ‘Just Say No’ Parade Downtown at 9:30 a.m. Today (The Polk County Democrat)
posted on April 11, 2009 at 02:22:51 pm
Urging kids — and adults — to just say no to substance abuse, the 20th annual “Just Say No” Parade, Rally, and Luncheon will take place today in Bartow.
Annual ‘Just Say No’ Parade Downtown at 9:30 a.m. Today (The Fort Meade Leader)
posted on April 8, 2009 at 10:49:28 am
Urging kids — and adults — to just say no to substance abuse, the 20th annual “Just Say No” Parade, Rally, and Luncheon will take place today in Bartow.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33830)	School Zip (33830)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	25,723 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	18%	27%
Population Average Age	35 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$36,955	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	66% / 34%