Enrollment
153
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+115% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayman Academy of the Arts compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayman Academy of the Arts
Wayman Academy of the Arts is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 115% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside Wayman Academy of the Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayman Academy of the Arts compares
Wayman Academy of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Wayman Academy of the Arts.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~153 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayman Academy of the Arts a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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