Foundations Academy

340 SOUTH 45TH AVENUE
BRIGHTON, CO 80601

www.nhaschools.com/schools/Foundations-Academy/en

Charter School 767 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

767

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foundations Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	314
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
417 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
314 (40.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.4 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District 27J
Phone:	(303)659-9519
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/Foundations-Academy/en
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Foundations Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	84
Grade 7	87
Grade 8	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Foundations Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	47.1%
Male	406	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)