Good Foundations Academy

Charter School 431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

431

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Good Foundations Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	103
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
292 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
103 (23.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.6 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Good Foundations Academy
Phone:	(801)393-2950
Website:	http://gfautah.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 66

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 53