FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 255 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that operates as part of the ResponsiveEd network. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich classical liberal arts curriculum designed to cultivate wisdom and virtue in students. By emphasizing the study of the "Great Books," history, mathematics, and science, the academy seeks to provide a traditional education that develops students’ critical thinking skills and prepares them for responsible citizenship.
Located on Military Parkway, the school serves a diverse student body with a commitment to high academic standards and a structured learning environment. Unlike conventional public schools, the academy focuses on a teacher-led, systematic approach to instruction that prioritizes historical context and foundational knowledge. The institution is dedicated to its mission of fostering a sense of community and character development, aiming to equip graduates with the intellectual tools necessary for success in higher education and throughout their lives.
For more information, contact FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS at (972) 316-3663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75227
(972) 316-3663
http://www.responsiveed.com
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
- Total Students:
- 255
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 255 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF DALLAS is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.6%
- Black or African American
- 14.1%
- White
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.