New JerseySchoolsFoundation Academy Charter School

Foundation Academy Charter School

PublicCharterGrades 012
Trenton, New Jersey · Foundation Academy Charter School
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,090
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Foundation Academy Charter School

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 451
1,090
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
83%+46.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Foundation Academy Charter School is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Trenton, New Jersey. The school enrolls 1,090 students. It is part of the Foundation Academy Charter School district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey 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

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictFoundation Academy Charter School
County34021
CityTrenton
ZIP08608
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340071702925

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,090

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 %83%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)