Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Foundations Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foundations Academy's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foundations Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foundations Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundations Academy's ranking?
Foundations Academy is ranked #682 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Foundations Academy often compared to?
Foundations Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bromley East Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Foundations Academy?
767 students attend Foundations Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Foundations Academy students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foundations Academy?
Foundations Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Foundations Academy offer ?
Foundations Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Foundations Academy part of?
Foundations Academy is part of School District 27j.
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