TIGER ACADEMY

www.ymcatigeracademy.org

Charter School 233 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tiger Academy is a charter school located in Jacksonville, Florida, operated in partnership with the First Coast YMCA. Serving students in the urban core, the school is founded on the principles of the YMCA’s youth development mission, aiming to close the achievement gap by providing a high-quality education rooted in a supportive, value-based environment. The curriculum focuses on academic excellence, character development, and holistic student growth, ensuring that children are prepared for both success in the classroom and positive contributions to their community.

Beyond academics, Tiger Academy distinguishes itself by integrating the YMCA’s community-focused resources and extended learning opportunities into the school day. The school emphasizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and strong parental involvement to foster a nurturing atmosphere. By combining rigorous instruction with a commitment to health, social-emotional learning, and community engagement, the academy strives to provide a stable foundation for students in the 32209 zip code to excel academically and develop as confident, responsible individuals.

233

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TIGER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	224
Two or More	5

Black
224 (96.1 %)
Two or More
5 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.7 %)

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)309-6840
Website:	http://www.ymcatigeracademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
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 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TIGER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TIGER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	51.1%
Male	114	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)