Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District

1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,308 students in Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
701 Schools
# Students
1,531 Students
304,590 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
19,785 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#2 out of 258 school districts
(Top 1%)
68%
39%
66%
40%
60%
36%
(21-22)
80-89%
88%
(2022-23)
25.2%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
36%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
46%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,999. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,679 is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,255
$12,999
Spending / Student
$5,679
$12,910

Best Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Gr: K-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
800 S Dodson Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(501) 821-0382
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,531 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 68% (Top 1%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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