NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS school district, located in BENTONVILLE, AR with about 485 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY (NWACA), located in Bentonville, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that emphasizes a robust liberal arts education. Operating under the philosophy of a classical model, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic disciplines—such as history, literature, mathematics, and science—while integrating the study of classical languages and Western civilization. The curriculum is designed to cultivate intellectual virtue, critical thinking, and a sense of citizenship, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and a meaningful life.

Beyond its academic rigor, NWACA places a high value on moral character and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. The school fosters a disciplined and structured environment where teachers act as mentors, guiding students through the Great Books and primary source materials. By prioritizing a traditional pedagogy, NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY seeks to provide a distinct alternative to standard public education, aiming to equip its students with the skills and habits of mind necessary to become well-rounded, informed members of society.

For more information, contact NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY at (479) 715-6662 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.