At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
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
White54.4%
Hispanic / Latino40.9%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races3.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
54.4%
Hispanic
40.9%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
3.4%
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.