The Founders Academy Charter School (E)

www.thefoundersacademy.org

Charter School 285 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Founders Academy in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a public charter school for grades 5–12 that focuses on a rigorous, classical liberal arts education. Its core mission is to prepare students for college and career success by fostering leadership, character development, and a deep understanding of American history and the principles of the Founding Fathers. The school distinguishes itself through a structured environment, an emphasis on traditional academic subjects, and a commitment to helping students become active, informed citizens.

Beyond its academic curriculum, The Founders Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and service-based learning. The school operates with a "back-to-basics" philosophy, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their individual potential. By integrating leadership training throughout their academic journey, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to take on responsibilities in their future communities and the broader democratic society.

285

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	29
Black	13
Asian	16
Two or More	8

White
219 (76.8 %)
Hispanic
29 (10.2 %)
Asian
16 (5.6 %)
Black
13 (4.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Founders Academy Charter School
Phone:	(603)952-4705
Website:	http://www.thefoundersacademy.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 76