GOOD FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY

Good Foundations Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Good Foundations Academy school district, located in RIVERDALE, UT with about 503 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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.

Good Foundations Academy (GFA), located in Riverdale, Utah, is a public charter school that emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics approach to education. Serving students from kindergarten through ninth grade, the academy focuses on cultivating strong academic skills in core subjects while fostering a disciplined and respectful learning environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear code of conduct, the school aims to provide a focused setting where students can achieve high academic standards and develop personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the "classical" model of education, which prioritizes phonics-based reading instruction, rigorous mathematics, and the development of strong character traits. GFA actively encourages parent involvement, viewing the partnership between home and school as a vital component of a student's success. With its emphasis on a traditional, rigorous curriculum and a supportive community culture, Good Foundations Academy offers an alternative educational choice for families in the Riverdale area seeking a structured and values-driven school experience.

For more information, contact Good Foundations Academy at (801) 393-2950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5101 S 1050 W
RIVERDALE, UT 84405
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GOOD FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in RIVERDALE, UT with about 503 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
USBE
Total Students:
503
Teachers:
0
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 503 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GOOD FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.6%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
7.0%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.