Founders Academy

1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Founders Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Founders Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Founders Academy's student population of 159 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Founders Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#242 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
27%
15-19%
33%
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
11%
9%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Founders Academy's ranking?
Founders Academy is ranked #242 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Founders Academy?
159 students attend Founders Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Founders Academy students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Academy?
Founders Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Founders Academy offer ?
Founders Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Founders Academy part of?
Founders Academy is part of Beacon Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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