- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bentonville, AR
Founders Classical Academy High School Online
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy High School Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050040905133Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy High School Online earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy High School Online has class sizes smaller than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy High School Online ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040905133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy High School Online grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 050040905133 · Bentonville, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
16 enr · 8:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy (787 students)
Founders Classical Academy High School Online grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy High School Online in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Arka
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
787 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers
521 students
- Founders Class 207
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers
207 students
- Founders Class 61
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El
61 students
- Founders Class 56
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock
56 students
- This school 16
Founders Classical Academy High School Online
16 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy High School Online reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy High School Online compares
Founders Classical Academy High School Online is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 68% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 13% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
African American 37.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Founders Classical Academy High School Online is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas reports $10,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Founders Classical Academy High School Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas West Little Rock | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academy High School Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Bentonville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy High School Online
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy High School Online?
Founders Classical Academy High School Online has 16 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy High School Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy High School Online is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academy High School Online?
18.8% of students at Founders Classical Academy High School Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy High School Online?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy High School Online is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy High School Online?
Founders Classical Academy High School Online has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Academy High School Online rank among schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy High School Online ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bentonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas?
Besides Founders Classical Academy High School Online, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas also operates Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy (787 students), Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers (521 students), and Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers (207 students). See the Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas district page for the complete list.