SEASIDE CHARTER K-8 SCHOOL

2865 MAYPORT RD
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233

www.seasidecharter.org

Charter School 511 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Seaside Charter K-8 School, located at 8727 San Jose Blvd in Jacksonville, Florida, is a public charter school operating within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is known for utilizing the Waldorf-inspired educational model, which emphasizes a holistic approach to learning. This methodology integrates arts, movement, and hands-on experiences into the academic curriculum, aiming to foster critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development alongside traditional core subjects.

As a K-8 institution, Seaside Charter focuses on creating a tight-knit school community that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to evolve with the developmental stages of its students, balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on environmental stewardship and cultural awareness. By blending the structure of a public charter system with the unique pedagogical approach of Waldorf education, the school provides an alternative learning environment for families in the Jacksonville area seeking a more comprehensive and creative educational experience for their children.

511

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEASIDE CHARTER K-8 SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	61
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
381 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (11.9 %)
Two or More
39 (7.6 %)
Black
20 (3.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)853-6287
Website:	http://www.seasidecharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SEASIDE CHARTER K-8 SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	40
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SEASIDE CHARTER K-8 SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	49.5%
Male	258	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)