Serving 279 students in grades 5-8, The Founders Academy Charter School (E) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)'s student population of 279 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Founders Academy Charter School (E) is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
24.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Founders Academy Charter School (E)'s ranking?
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) is ranked #269 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (E)?
279 students attend The Founders Academy Charter School (E).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of The Founders Academy Charter School (E) students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Founders Academy Charter School (E)?
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Founders Academy Charter School (E) offer ?
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Founders Academy Charter School (E) part of?
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) is part of The Founders Academy Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Love love love the school. My son loves it and has really blossomed since moving from traditional public school. The staff is very friendly and definitely puts the students first. Very happy with Founders.
5 10/10/2025
Well, I really like this school because it''s really fun. I also love their theater program.
5 10/10/2025
My daughter is new to this school. I see a tremendous change in her. She now loves school. I love all of her teachers this year and so does she. I hope this continues.
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