Wesley International Academy Charter

Charter School 776 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Wesley International Academy, located at 211 Memorial Drive SE in Atlanta, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes global citizenship, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking. By fostering a diverse and inclusive community, Wesley aims to prepare its students to excel in a rapidly changing world while maintaining a strong sense of local and global responsibility.

Beyond its core academics, the academy is notable for its unique cultural focus, particularly its emphasis on Mandarin Chinese language immersion and cultural study. This global perspective is woven throughout the curriculum, encouraging students to develop cross-cultural empathy and communication skills. Situated in the heart of Atlanta, the school serves as a dynamic educational hub that bridges traditional academic standards with innovative pedagogical approaches, aiming to develop well-rounded, lifelong learners who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.

776

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley International Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	30
Black	667
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Black
667 (86.0%)
White
37 (4.8%)
Two or More
34 (4.4%)
Hispanic
30 (3.9%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(678)904-9137
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
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 82

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wesley International Academy Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	89
Grade 8	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wesley International Academy Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	50.9%
Male	381	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)