WESLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHARTER FACILITY
Wesley International Academy Charter Facility is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 794 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, Wesley International Academy Charter Facility has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wesley International Academy, located at 211 Memorial Drive SE in Atlanta, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes global citizenship, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking. By fostering a diverse and inclusive community, Wesley aims to prepare its students to excel in a rapidly changing world while maintaining a strong sense of local and global responsibility.
Beyond its core academics, the academy is notable for its unique cultural focus, particularly its emphasis on Mandarin Chinese language immersion and cultural study. This global perspective is woven throughout the curriculum, encouraging students to develop cross-cultural empathy and communication skills. Situated in the heart of Atlanta, the school serves as a dynamic educational hub that bridges traditional academic standards with innovative pedagogical approaches, aiming to develop well-rounded, lifelong learners who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.
For more information, contact Wesley International Academy Charter Facility at (678) 904-9137 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
WESLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHARTER FACILITY is a public Title I Charter school in Atlanta, GA with about 794 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 794
- Teachers:
- 68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 794 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHARTER FACILITY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.3%
- White
- 13.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.