Wayman Academy Of The Arts

Summary:

Wayman Academy Of The Arts is a public charter elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 142 students in grades K-5. With a predominantly African American student population, the school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a declining statewide ranking.

Wayman Academy Of The Arts has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 30.0% in 2019-2020 to 68.1% in 2022-2023, substantially higher than the 23.0% to 66.8% range of nearby schools. The school's test scores consistently underperform the Duval District and the state of Florida, with only 14% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49% in the Duval District and 55% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 978th out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,890th out of 2,256 in 2023-2024.

Wayman Academy Of The Arts has a unique demographic profile, with an overwhelmingly African American student population (91.87% to 92.96%) and a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This is significantly higher than the racial diversity and economic profiles of nearby schools, such as Pinedale Elementary School, Reynolds Lane Elementary School, and Hyde Grove Elementary School. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 28.8 to 35.5, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 13.1 to 20.4.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1176 Labelle St
Jacksonville, FL 32205

(904) 695-9995

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1890^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,918

Student/teacher ratio: 35.5

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wayman Academy Of The Arts ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 78^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayman Academy Of The Arts is $14,918, which is the 10^th highest among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wayman Academy Of The Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wayman Academy Of The Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	9.16	1583^rd	1688	6.2%
2007	3.95	1749^th	1786	2.1%
2008	2.88	1768^th	1789	1.2%
2009	2.73	1825^th	1847	1.2%
2010	9.89	1808^th	1919	5.8%
2011	25.58	1573^rd	1985	20.8%
2012	16.82	1729^th	1984	12.9%
2013	10.82	1918^th	2029	5.5%
2014	14.35	1879^th	2064	9.0%
2016	46.98	1105^th	2087	47.1%
2017	45.22	1164^th	2112	44.9%
2018	45.11	1173^rd	2118	44.6%
2019	54.57	978^th	2182	55.2%
2021	39.24	1332^nd	2247	40.7%
2022	8.84	2124^th	2219	4.3%
2023	12.59	2094^th	2240	6.5%
2024	20.53	1890^th	2256	16.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

The school received an 'A' for the school year 2016-17. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 23, 2014

I enrolled my children this year, at the time I was very pleased with the service after one week of care. Soon after one of my children tends to want to cry; for any unknown reason. I’ve been in the process of seeking help. Now going through a program called Daniel, to help understand what a child is going through. Maybe my child has some kind of Social Anxiety, he does fine when the other siblings are around. But he tends to cry when my other children have to branch off. The staff there said he can’t come back unless he stop the crying.
So he has not been at the daycare for over 3 months now, just returned back last week once school was out for the summer. So I enrolled him in summer camp with my other children and the very first day got a call to come pick him up. They did not want him to come back on Tuesday, but I asked/ begged, so Tuesday the same thing he cry whenever he has to split from the other sibling’s. Now he’s back at my Sister’s house.
Everyone just shove him off knowing I’m trying to get help. My baby will be born this year, I may not have a daycare for him, cause he’s a baby and they cry!!!!!. And at the same time let it be known that I’m on a voucher they still collect a State check, want to get paid for nothing. I also pay a parent fee, which is not cheap. I really only have one child whose attending the daycare. My school age only attend before and after, and not really after because of team-up. So pretty much they only get an hour at the daycare. And found out this morning 06/18/14, they there not providing breakfast either. I think its long due for a transfer. These people just want a check!!!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wayman Academy Of The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	16	154	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	173
2002	7	238	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2003	7	238	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2004	6	252	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
2005	7	355	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2006	6	317	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2007	7	409	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	10	434
2008	5	416	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	11	437
2009	2	319	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	328
2010	3	342	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	354
2011	6	260	0	1	0	1	2	0	270
2012	5	348	0	2	0	0	6	0	361
2013	7	322	0	4	1	2	4	0	340
2014	10	336	0	3	0	0	3	0	352
2015	7	316	1	1	0	0	5	0	330
2016	3	287	2	1	0	0	3	0	296
2017	7	276	1	3	0	0	9	0	296
2018	6	281	1	3	0	0	5	0	296
2019	5	270	1	2	0	0	3	0	281
2020	4	237	1	3	0	0	3	0	248
2021	6	192	1	2	4	0	4	0	209
2022	4	187	1	6	1	0	3	0	202
2023	3	132	1	3	0	0	3	0	142
2024	2	136	1	6	0	0	3	0	148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayman Academy Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	173	0.0	0.0	55.5
2002	246	15.0	16.4	61
2003	246	15.0	16.4	61
2004	261	16.0	16.3	30.3
2005	369	24.0	15.4	40.4
2006	331	23.0	14.4	42
2007	434	26.0	16.7	50.9
2008	437	30.0	14.6	39.2
2009	328	25.9	13.1	54.9
2010	354	22.0	16.0	68.8
2011	270	27.0	10.0	80.4
2012	361	19.0	19.0	65.1
2013	340	15.0	22.6	61.8
2014	352	23.0	15.3	81.3
2015	330	21.0	15.7	15.2
2016	296	n/a	n/a	22.3
2017	296	2.0	148.0	99
2018	296	1.0	296.0	92.2
2019	281	17.0	16.5	100
2020	248	8.0	31.0	99.6
2021	209	6.0	34.8	100
2022	202	7.0	28.8	100
2023	142	4.0	35.5	100
2024	148	0.0	n/a	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayman Academy Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	173	0.0	0.0	55.5
2002	246	15.0	16.4	61
2003	246	15.0	16.4	61
2004	261	16.0	16.3	30.3
2005	369	24.0	15.4	40.4
2006	331	23.0	14.4	42
2007	434	26.0	16.7	50.9
2008	437	30.0	14.6	39.2
2009	328	25.9	13.1	54.9
2010	354	22.0	16.0	68.8
2011	270	27.0	10.0	80.4
2012	361	19.0	19.0	65.1
2013	340	15.0	22.6	61.8
2014	352	23.0	15.3	81.3
2015	330	21.0	15.7	15.2
2016	296	n/a	n/a	22.3
2017	296	2.0	148.0	99
2018	296	1.0	296.0	92.2
2019	281	17.0	16.5	100
2020	248	8.0	31.0	99.6
2021	209	6.0	34.8	100
2022	202	7.0	28.8	100
2023	142	4.0	35.5	100
2024	148	0.0	n/a	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayman Academy Of The Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$609 (7.8%)	$7,214 (92.2%)	$7,823
2019	$590 (7.1%)	$7,670 (92.9%)	$8,260
2020	$736 (8.7%)	$7,756 (91.3%)	$8,492
2021	$1,655 (15.6%)	$8,965 (84.4%)	$10,620
2022	$1,642 (14.0%)	$10,085 (86.0%)	$11,727
2023	$2,265 (15.2%)	$12,653 (84.8%)	$14,918

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayman Academy Of The Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 978^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2094^th of 2240 Elementary schools	48.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	40	26	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	77	26	51%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	56	40	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	71	20	51%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	47	24	23%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	81	32	49%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Wayman Academy Of The Arts)	47	11	36%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	142	49.5%
African American	270	132	51.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	3	40%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Wayman Academy Of The Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wayman Academy Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-5	1176 Labelle St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 695-9995	148	0	35.5	100.0%	2 (1.4%)	136 (91.9%)	6 (4.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	20.5	1890^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.2%		12.6	2094^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.5%	204	14.0	31.0	53.0	33.0	25.0	60.0	33.0	$14,918	$2,265	$12,653
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1090 Dancy St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-7485	332	22	15.0	58.1%	143 (43.1%)	128 (38.6%)	24 (7.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.3%)	76.9	484^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.5%		81.2	382^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.9%	102	57.0	74.0	68.0	59.0	80.0	75.0	64.0	$10,922	$2,702	$8,220
Hyde Park Elementary School	Public	3-5	5300 Park St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3950	250	14	17.8	76.0%	27 (10.8%)	170 (68.0%)	41 (16.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	10.5	2142^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.1%		10.3	2129^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.0%	13	45.0	28.0	23.0	30.0	28.0	17.0	29.0	$11,276	$2,815	$8,461
Ramona Boulevard Elementary School	Public	K-5	5540 Ramona Blvd	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7576	290	12	24.1	82.4%	33 (11.4%)	195 (67.2%)	34 (11.7%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.9%)	30.9	1598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.2%		16.6	1992^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.1%	394	40.0	23.0	41.0	55.0	38.0	52.0	54.0	$13,041	$3,202	$9,838
Fishweir Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3977 Herschel St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 381-3910	487	26	18.7	32.0%	258 (53.0%)	120 (24.6%)	56 (11.5%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.0%)	82.9	343^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.8%		79.9	409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.7%	66	77.0	70.0	72.0	77.0	63.0	68.0	83.0	$9,349	$1,173	$8,176
Pinedale Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4228 Dignan St	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7490	457	27	16.9	77.0%	73 (16.0%)	321 (70.2%)	38 (8.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	7.4	2198^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.6%		13.6	2066^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.8%	132	23.0	21.0	29.0	23.0	22.0	40.0	25.0	$15,815	$3,827	$11,988
Reynolds Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Reynolds Ln	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3960	188	13	14.4	71.8%	29 (15.4%)	113 (60.1%)	34 (18.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	11.8	2113^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.3%		16.6	1993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%	120	25.0	26.0	17.0	43.0	26.0	36.0	36.0	$14,272	$3,487	$10,785
Hyde Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2056 Lane Ave S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7562	388	19	20.4	77.3%	60 (15.5%)	265 (68.3%)	36 (9.3%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.6%)								(n/a)
West Riverside Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2801 Herschel St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 381-3900	324	22	14.7	46.6%	101 (31.2%)	62 (19.1%)	140 (43.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.9%)	60	859^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.9%		48.1	1135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.3%	276	57.0	65.0	63.0	43.0	65.0	54.0	71.0	$11,904	$2,451	$9,453
Bayview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3257 Lake Shore Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3920	321	30	10.7	71.0%	81 (25.2%)	160 (49.8%)	53 (16.5%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	50.8	1077^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.3%		37.9	1388^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.0%	311	53.0	68.0	51.0	40.0	67.0	42.0	60.0	$15,555	$3,440	$12,115

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayman Academy Of The Arts

How many students attend Wayman Academy Of The Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Wayman Academy Of The Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Wayman Academy Of The Arts?

Students at Wayman Academy Of The Arts are 92% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is Wayman Academy Of The Arts in?

Duval

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Wayman Academy Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Florida elementary schools.

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