Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Good Foundations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Good Foundations Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Good Foundations Academy's student population of 441 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Good Foundations Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Good Foundations Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
School Mascot
Guardian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Foundations Academy's ranking?
Good Foundations Academy is ranked #338 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Good Foundations Academy?
441 students attend Good Foundations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Good Foundations Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Good Foundations Academy?
Good Foundations Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Good Foundations Academy offer ?
Good Foundations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Good Foundations Academy part of?
Good Foundations Academy is part of Good Foundations Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Two of my children attended Good Foundations from the day it opened. I have nothing negative to say. For the four years my children attend there, It was all positive. The staff are truly amazing! They hire only the best and require much more then an application to apply there. They won't even allow a substitute that does not have a bachelors degree. Those four years taught my children a tremendous amount and has really helped them as they have transitioned into Jr. High and High School.
1 10/10/2025
If you really want your children to get education stay away from this school. Very poor program and low quality of teaching.
5 10/10/2025
Two of my children attend this wonderful charter school. My son had previously been in a gifted program in the Davis School District, so I'd like to commend GFA's curriculum that really builds on civic responsibility, math skills, history, ELA, and the arts. Our son has grown to love math now and is not memorizing concepts, rather mastering them as he had in his previous gifted program. My daughter enjoys all of her subjects and isn't weary of math or the sciences. This school has by far been the best choice for my children and they excel in all of their subjects. I will miss Mr. Petersen, but the new director is from NUAMES, an excellent charter high school out of Layton so our kids are in great hands!
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