FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a public charter school that is part of the TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES school district, located in LEWISVILLE, TX with about 902 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Lewisville is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that operates under the ResponsiveEd network. The school is built upon a classical liberal arts philosophy, which emphasizes a rigorous, content-rich curriculum designed to cultivate both academic excellence and moral character. By focusing on the "Great Books," Western civilization, and a traditional pedagogical approach, the academy aims to prepare students for college and responsible citizenship through a structured and disciplined learning environment.
The Lewisville campus serves a diverse student body, typically spanning from elementary through high school, and is characterized by a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literature, history, mathematics, and the sciences. Unlike many traditional public schools, the curriculum at Founders is vertically aligned to ensure that students build foundational knowledge incrementally year after year. The school places a high priority on the development of critical thinking and eloquence, encouraging students to engage deeply with classic texts and the foundational principles of American democracy.
For more information, contact FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY at (972) 316-3663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LEWISVILLE, TX 75067
(972) 316-3663
http://www.responsiveed.com
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY is a public Charter school in LEWISVILLE, TX with about 902 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
- Total Students:
- 902
- Teachers:
- 62
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 902 students
- White
- 59.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Asian
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.