Mays Community Academy

Located at 929 E South Street in Mays, Indiana, Mays Community Academy is an open, independent public charter district dedicated to serving elementary students in a rural distant community setting. Operating as a single-school district that functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the academy offers comprehensive academic programming spanning pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Designed to provide a welcoming and tailored learning environment for local families, the district maintains an accessible online presence at www.mayscommunityacademy.org alongside direct lines of communication to support prospective parents, community members, and educational researchers.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy served a close-knit student body of 101 children across kindergarten through sixth grade. The district is characterized by an exceptionally strong staffing foundation relative to its student population, employing 20 full-time equivalent teachers, 2 instructional aides, and nearly 30 full-time equivalent support staff members—bringing total district personnel to over 51 full-time positions. This high ratio of educators and dedicated support staff to students enables an individualized instructional approach, ensuring that young learners benefit from personalized attention and a well-supported educational experience.