- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, FL
Wayman Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Wayman Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120048004343Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayman Academy of the Arts earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #47 of 56
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayman Academy of the Arts has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayman Academy of the Arts ranks #47 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Wayman Academy of the Arts held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120048004343 · Jacksonville, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
153 enr · 38.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Wayman Academy of the Arts held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wayman Academy of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 153
Wayman Academy of the Arts
153 students
What this shows Wayman Academy of the Arts reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayman Academy of the Arts compares
Wayman Academy of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.3:1 | ▲ 115% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.3:1
students per teacher
- 115% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
85.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Wayman Academy of the Arts is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayman Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayman Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wayman Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Wayman Academy of the Arts?
Wayman Academy of the Arts has 153 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayman Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayman Academy of the Arts is 38.3:1, which is 115% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 144% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayman Academy of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Wayman Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayman Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Wayman Academy of the Arts is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayman Academy of the Arts?
Wayman Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayman Academy of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayman Academy of the Arts ranks #47 of 56 elementary schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Wayman Academy of the Arts, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.