Wayman Academy of the Arts, 1176 LaBelle St.: tuition-free charter school, K-5, 153 students in 2024-25, a D in 2026 state grades.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, the Florida Department of Education’s Master School ID directory and 2026 school grades file, and the federal NCES school directory.

Wayman Academy of the Arts is a tuition-free public charter school for kindergarten to grade 5 at 1176 LaBelle St. The Florida Department of Education lists it as a charter school in the Duval County Public Schools district. Charter schools are run by their own boards under a contract with the School Board and have no attendance zones.

The school describes itself on its website as a tuition-free kindergarten-to-fifth-grade charter school that serves free breakfast and lunch daily.

Who to call

  • Front office: 904-695-9995, 1176 LaBelle St., Jacksonville, FL 32205
  • School website: www.waymanacademy.org/home
  • Applying: the school’s website, which links to an online application; the school also takes applications in person
  • District schools instead? Duval County Public Schools’ school locator map shows the zoned school for any address; Enrollment Services 904-390-2082
Address 1176 LaBelle St., Jacksonville, FL 32205
Phone 904-695-9995
Grades Kindergarten to grade 5
Type Public charter school, tuition-free
State school number 16-1131
Charter opened 1999-2000 school year

Principal

The school’s website introduces Charles McWhite as its principal and says he previously led Tiger Academy for more than 13 years.

Enrollment and teachers

  • Federal count: 153 students in the 2024-25 school year, with 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers, according to the NCES directory. That is about 15 students per teacher.

State report card

Florida grades every public school A to F on the share of possible points it earns on the measures in the state’s 2026 school grades file: test scores, learning gains and, for middle and high schools, acceleration and graduation. The file sets an A for elementary schools at 62% of points or more.

School year Grade
2025-26 D (34% of possible points)
2024-25 F
2023-24 D

From the state’s 2026 school grades file, the share of students scoring on grade level on the state tests in 2025-26:

  • Third-grade English language arts: 33%
  • English language arts: 32%
  • Math: 26%
  • Science: 25%

The same file lists 100% of the school’s students as economically disadvantaged and the school as a Title I school, which receives federal aid for schools serving low-income families.

The full report card is on the state’s Florida school report cards site. It is an interactive dashboard; the figures above come from the downloadable file.

Admission

Wayman Academy of the Arts says on its website that it is accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year online or in person. Under Florida’s charter school law, a charter school must enroll every eligible student who applies on time unless applications exceed its capacity; then all applicants get an equal chance through a random selection process.

Calendar and school hours

Charter schools set their own calendars and hours. Check the school’s website for this year’s dates.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Wayman Academy of the Arts serve?

Kindergarten to grade 5, according to the Florida Department of Education’s school directory. It is a tuition-free public charter school at 1176 LaBelle St. in Jacksonville.

What is Wayman Academy of the Arts’ school grade?

Wayman Academy of the Arts earned a D in Florida’s 2026 school grades, with 34% of possible points. It earned an F in 2025.

How do I apply to Wayman Academy of the Arts?

Apply online through the link on the school’s website or in person at the school, which says it is accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year. Under Florida law, a charter school with more applicants than seats admits students by random selection.