Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District

1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,551 students in Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,551 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#2 out of 259 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
544 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
35%
2%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
97 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
6%
19%
# White Students
720 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
46%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
219
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,606 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$6,174
$12,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$5,606
$12,826
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas High School Rogers
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers
Magnet School
Charter School
800 S. Dodson Rd.
Rogers, AR 72758
(501) 821-0382
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-0382
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Founders Classical Academy Elementary Online
Magnet School
Charter School
1302 Melissa Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Grades: 4-6
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Founders Classical Academy High School Online
Magnet School
Charter School
1302 Melissa Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Grades: 7-11
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District?
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,551 students.
What is the rank of Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District?
Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District is ranked #2 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District?
46% of Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District?
Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Founders Classical Academies Ofkansas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,606 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 69% (Top 1%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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