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Foundations Academy

PublicCharterGrades 0–8
BRIGHTON, Colorado · School District 27J
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students767
Student:Teacher18.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo
Foundations Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 414
767
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
37%-12.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Foundations Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in BRIGHTON, Colorado. The school enrolls 767 students. It is part of the School District 27J district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSchool District 27J
County8001
CityBRIGHTON
ZIP80601
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080258006465

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment767

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)