Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Foundations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foundations Academy's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foundations Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foundations Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
51%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundations Academy's ranking?
Foundations Academy is ranked #716 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Foundations Academy often compared to?
Foundations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bromley East Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Foundations Academy?
763 students attend Foundations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Foundations Academy students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foundations Academy?
Foundations Academy has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foundations Academy offer ?
Foundations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foundations Academy part of?
Foundations Academy is part of School District 27j.
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