Empowered Christian Academy

Empowered Christian Academy ECA is a private Christian school serving Grades K – 8th. Founded by Drs. Marcus and Monique Floyd. Our school was founded by Drs.

Empowered Christian Academy (ECA) is a private, Christian school serving students in Grades K – 4th. Marcus and Monique Floyd as an extension of Marcus D. Floyd Ministries and Burkett Chapple Church. ECA is a safe place for students of all academic levels. Our school is located in Bartow, FL. Our students, teachers, staff and parents collaborate to bring out the best spiritual, academic, behaviora

l, social and emotional results in each child with the help of God. The aim of Empowered Christian Academy is to provide our students with a Christian perspective to guide their worldview. We want all students to have an appropriate understanding of their responsibilities in their commitment to Christ while at home, school and in everyday life. We promote the highest standards and we encourage our students to be their best each day. Our Christ-centered approach is the focal point of everything that we do! If you are interested in more information about our school, please click on Contact Us and complete the form. Empowered Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, s*x or disability. Our school does not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned categories in any way. We adhere to and expect all students to adhere to the strict guidelines in our Student Handbook, application and behavioral expectations that are supported by the Biblical beliefs of the Christian church.

Thank you Jesus for Easter! Per our school calendar, school resumes on Tuesday!
04/05/2026

Thank you Jesus for Easter! Per our school calendar, school resumes on Tuesday!

Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners for the Bloomin’ Arts Festival in downtown Bartow! We are so proud o...
03/08/2026

Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners for the Bloomin’ Arts Festival in downtown Bartow! We are so proud of them and their Art Instructor, Mrs. Maya Davis! Great job to all of our Art Club Members!

Elementary
1st Place - Roger A.
2nd Place - Cortez B.
3rd Place - Auwdrey J.

Middle School
1st Place - Jason J.
2nd Place - Myliah D.
3rd Place - Lyric J.

We are so proud of our students and their Art Instructor and Art Club Advisor, Mrs. Maya Davis! Mrs. Davis has them feat...
03/07/2026

We are so proud of our students and their Art Instructor and Art Club Advisor, Mrs. Maya Davis! Mrs. Davis has them featured in the Bloomin’ Arts Festival in downtown Bartow. Glory to God! Way to go ECA!

We are grateful for an anonymous donor who blessed each of our students on yesterday with a special Valentine’s Day trea...
02/14/2026

We are grateful for an anonymous donor who blessed each of our students on yesterday with a special Valentine’s Day treat! This donor had 3 large boxes of treat bags delivered (thank you to the delivery man also) to us on yesterday! Thank you for your love and support!

Thank you also to the parents who sent in treats also!

01/27/2026

Marcus Floyd grew up in Bartow, Florida, where he first made a name for himself as a dynamic playmaker on both sides of the ball — a performance that helped propel him from local prep stardom to collegiate versatility and a professional career in the NFL.

At Bartow High School, Floyd was a standout athlete whose production and impact earned him All-State recognition as a senior, a distinction reserved for the most dominant players in Florida high school football. In his final season with the Yellow Jackets, he rushed for 1,002 yards and 14 touchdowns and played a key role in helping Bartow capture the 1996 Florida 4A State Championship, etching his performance into local sports lore. The strength of his prep career was further honored decades later when Bartow retired his No. 24 jersey on October 4, 2013, a tribute to his lasting legacy in Polk County athletics.

Floyd continued his football journey at Indiana University, where his versatility became a hallmark of his collegiate career. After beginning as a wide receiver his freshman year, he transitioned to running back as a sophomore and then converted to defensive back midway through his redshirt junior season, showcasing rare adaptability at the Division I level. Over his time with the Hoosiers, he registered 86 career tackles, three interceptions, five pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries as a defensive back, demonstrating playmaking ability in the secondary. In 2001, Floyd’s contributions and character were recognized when he was honored with the Ted Verlihay Award, given annually to the player who best exemplifies mental attitude and loyalty to the Indiana football program.

Following college, Floyd achieved a dream shared by few: a professional football career. Though undrafted in 2002, he signed with the New York Jets as a rookie free agent and saw action on special teams. He went on to play for the Buffalo Bills, where he recorded multiple special teams tackles, and later joined the Carolina Panthers, also spending time allocated to NFL Europe with the Cologne Centurions — underscoring his determination to compete and contribute at the highest levels of the sport.

From All-State honors and a state championship at Bartow High, to a position-versatile and productive career with the Indiana Hoosiers, to earning time in the NFL and NFL Europe, Marcus Floyd’s football journey is a testament to adaptability, perseverance, and impact — hallmarks of a true Polk County Sports Legend.

We look forward to seeing our students on Wednesday!
01/05/2026

We look forward to seeing our students on Wednesday!

We enjoyed participating in the Bartow Christmas parade! A huge thank you to Mr. Clark (the dad of two of our students) ...
12/25/2025

We enjoyed participating in the Bartow Christmas parade! A huge thank you to Mr. Clark (the dad of two of our students) and Ms. Whitfield (the grandmother of one of our students) for riding on the Christmas float with us!

Merry Christmas!

Our students enjoyed their field trip to Legoland! We thank God for allowing us to have a great time! Also, a huge thank...
12/25/2025

Our students enjoyed their field trip to Legoland! We thank God for allowing us to have a great time! Also, a huge thank you to Mr. Allen (the dad of one of our students) and Mr. Jones (the dad of Principal Floyd) for attending the field trip with us!

We celebrated our Assistant Principal, Dr. Jones’ birthday in November! We thank God for all that she does & we love her...
12/25/2025

We celebrated our Assistant Principal, Dr. Jones’ birthday in November! We thank God for all that she does & we love her!

The Girls News Team did a great job today! Each one of them presented a portion of today’s broadcast. We are so proud of...
08/20/2025

The Girls News Team did a great job today! Each one of them presented a portion of today’s broadcast. We are so proud of all of our students!

ECA’s News Team reported for the first time today for the 2025-2026 school year. They took the initiative to pray before...
08/19/2025

ECA’s News Team reported for the first time today for the 2025-2026 school year. They took the initiative to pray before their presentation. Look for the Girls News Team on tomorrow!

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1058 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL
33830

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+18635121847

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