VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY

www.vmacademy.org

Charter School 63 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Visible Men Academy (VMA) is a tuition-free, private K-5 charter school located in Bradenton, Florida, specifically designed to serve elementary-aged boys from low-income communities. The school operates on a unique model that focuses on character development, academic excellence, and long-term mentorship. By fostering a highly structured and supportive environment, VMA aims to bridge the achievement gap for at-risk youth, providing them with the tools and discipline necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, the school distinguishes itself through its commitment to social-emotional learning and strong parent-school partnerships. The curriculum is intentionally small-group oriented, allowing teachers to provide personalized attention that addresses the individual needs of every student. Through its mission to cultivate "visible men"—leaders who are confident, capable, and civically minded—the academy seeks to break the cycle of poverty and empower its graduates to become positive, impactful members of their communities.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	34
Black	16
Two or More	2

Hispanic
34 (54.0 %)
Black
16 (25.4 %)
White
11 (17.5 %)
Two or More
2 (3.2 %)

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:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)758-7588
Website:	http://www.vmacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	6
Grade 1	7
Grade 2	15
Grade 3	13
Grade 4	13
Grade 5	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VISIBLE MEN ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Male	63	100%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)