WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

www.academy.wayman.org

Charter School 142 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wayman Academy of the Arts, located in the Riverside/Mixontown area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a specialized focus on the integration of arts and academics. The school serves students in grades K-5 and operates under the philosophy that an arts-rich curriculum—incorporating music, dance, visual arts, and theater—not only fosters creativity but also strengthens academic performance, student engagement, and self-discipline.

By blending the Florida state standards with a performance-based educational model, the academy aims to provide a well-rounded environment that caters to the "whole child." The school places a high priority on character development and community involvement, leveraging its connection to the surrounding Wayman Ministries to create a supportive, value-driven atmosphere. Its mission is centered on preparing students for future success by encouraging them to excel in their artistic pursuits while building a strong foundation in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

142

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

35.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	3
Black	132
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
132 (93.0 %)
White
3 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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)695-9995
Website:	http://www.academy.wayman.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
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 31

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	17
Grade 5	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	73	51.4%
Male	69	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)