FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY
FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the School District 27J school district, located in BRIGHTON, CO with about 770 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY, located in Brighton, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school focuses on a well-rounded academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, while integrating character development into the daily student experience.
The school is known for its structured environment and commitment to partnering closely with parents to support student success. By prioritizing both rigorous academic standards and the cultivation of strong moral character, FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, fostering a community that values both scholastic achievement and personal responsibility.
For more information, contact FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY at (303) 659-9519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRIGHTON, CO 80601-4652
(303) 659-9519
FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY is a public Charter school in BRIGHTON, CO with about 770 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
School District 27J - District:
- School District 27J
- Total Students:
- 770
- Teachers:
- 29.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 770 students
- White
- 66.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.