MADISON CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY INC

www.mcaa.academy

Charter School 397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Madison, Florida, serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with intensive instruction in the visual and performing arts. By fostering an environment that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression, MCAA aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for both secondary education and personal success.

The academy’s mission is centered on the belief that the arts are essential to student development, helping to boost academic engagement and self-confidence. In addition to standard coursework, students participate in programs that may include music, dance, theater, and visual arts, often showcasing their work through school-wide performances and exhibits. MCAA operates with a commitment to individual student growth, utilizing a smaller, community-focused school setting to build strong relationships between faculty, students, and families in the Madison County area.

397

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MADISON CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY INC
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	16
Black	50
Two or More	15

White
316 (79.6%)
Black
50 (12.6%)
Hispanic
16 (4.0%)
Two or More
15 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MADISON
Phone:	(850)973-2529
Website:	http://www.mcaa.academy
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 43