Enrollment
521
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rogers, AR
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040905131Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040905131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.1% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas spends $8,970 per pupil, 27% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas also operates Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy (787 students) and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers (207 students) alongside Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers compares
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 95% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Asian 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas, which includes Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers.
$8,970
Per student
-27%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.8%
State 84.4%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy High School Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers
How many students attend Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rogers, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers?
3.1% of students at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers rank among elementary schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rogers on the city page.
Is Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers a good school?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas?
Besides Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas also operates Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy (787 students), Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers (207 students), and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El (61 students). See the Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas district page for the complete list.
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