RCMA WIMAUMA COMMUNITY ACADEMY

18240 US HIGHWAY 301 S
WIMAUMA, FL 33598

Charter School 373 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

RCMA Wimauma Academy is a public charter school located in Wimauma, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. Operated by the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA), the school is specifically designed to support the children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as well as the broader rural community. Its mission is deeply rooted in providing high-quality, bilingual education that honors the cultural backgrounds of its students while preparing them for academic success in a global society.

The school is known for its nurturing, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. By integrating rigorous curriculum standards with specialized support services, RCMA Wimauma Academy aims to bridge the achievement gap for students who may face economic or linguistic barriers. As part of its community-focused approach, the school serves as a vital resource for local families, often providing extended support systems that promote long-term educational attainment and social mobility within the Wimauma area.

373

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RCMA WIMAUMA COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	372

Hispanic
372 (99.7%)
White
1 (0.3%)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)672-5159
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RCMA WIMAUMA COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	41
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RCMA WIMAUMA COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	48.8%
Male	191	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)