A. Gary Walsingham Academy serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. Gary Walsingham Academy's student population of 470 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of A. Gary Walsingham Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
38%
Black
17%
21%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
470 students attend A. Gary Walsingham Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of A. Gary Walsingham Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. Gary Walsingham Academy offer ?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A. Gary Walsingham Academy part of?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy is part of Bay School District.
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