Enrollment
521
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 050040905131 Charter school
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers — Rogers, AR
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+11% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers reports 521 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 3.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 95% below the Arkansas average and 94% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas spends $9,146 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.8% from local sources (property taxes), 84.4% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 95% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 95% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,146
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 521 Top 71% in Arkansas — larger than 29% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 3.1% -95% vs state
NCES ID 050040905131
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas, which includes Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers.
$9,146
Per student
-36%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
Similar elementary schools in Rogers
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evening Star Elementary School
Standard public school
716 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School
Standard public school
523 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROGERS, AR.
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 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.