Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock's student population of 71 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
38%
19%
White
44%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock's ranking?
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock is ranked #533 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock?
The graduation rate of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock?
71 students attend Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock?
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock offer ?
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock part of?
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock is part of Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas School District.
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