Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Foundation Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foundation Academy's student population of 382 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foundation Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foundation Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2558 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
31%
17%
White
48%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation Academy's ranking?
Foundation Academy is ranked #2558 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Foundation Academy?
382 students attend Foundation Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Foundation Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foundation Academy?
Foundation Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Foundation Academy offer ?
Foundation Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foundation Academy part of?
Foundation Academy is part of Foundation Academy School District.
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