At a glance
Reported students
153
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
515.5
Wayman Academy of the Arts: 153 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 202
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
What the reported data says about Wayman Academy of the Arts
Wayman Academy of the Arts is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Jacksonville. It is one of 199 current school records connected to Duval. NCES reports 153 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (93.5%) and White (2%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wayman Academy of the Arts
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2%
- Hispanic2%
- Black93.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Duval
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
156 reported students
Reynolds Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
158 reported students
Arlington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
179 reported students
S. A. Hull Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
188 reported students
Hidden Oaks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
191 reported students
Tiger Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
198 reported students
Public schools near Wayman Academy of the Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth N. Upson Elementary School Elementary · Duval | PK–05 | 317 | 0.8 mi |
| Ramona Boulevard Elementary School Elementary · Duval | PK–05 | 292 | 0.9 mi |
| Hyde Park Elementary School Elementary · Duval | 03–05 | 272 | 0.9 mi |
| Fishweir Elementary School Elementary · Duval | PK–05 | 442 | 1.4 mi |
| Pinedale Elementary School Elementary · Duval | PK–05 | 482 | 1.5 mi |
| Reynolds Lane Elementary School Elementary · Duval | PK–05 | 158 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wayman Academy of the Arts
What grades does Wayman Academy of the Arts serve?
Wayman Academy of the Arts reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Duval.
How many students attend Wayman Academy of the Arts?
Wayman Academy of the Arts reported 153 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 202 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wayman Academy of the Arts?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 153 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wayman Academy of the Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wayman Academy of the Arts is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Wayman Academy of the Arts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wayman Academy of the Arts in?
Wayman Academy of the Arts is part of Duval, based in Jacksonville, FL, which operates 199 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wayman Academy of the Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ruth N. Upson Elementary School (0.8 mi), Ramona Boulevard Elementary School (0.9 mi), Hyde Park Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.