Excellent
#109 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 10% in state
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville
Elementary School · Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas · Bentonville, AR
A charter elementary school in Bentonville, AR where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 MELISSA DR STE 216, Bentonville, AR 72712
- Math 53% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 58% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bentonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,073
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy Elementary OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| R.e. Baker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Bentonville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Elm Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 531 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is listed in FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is a public elementary school in Bentonville, AR, part of Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas, serving approximately 738 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville
What grades does Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville serve?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville has an enrollment of approximately 738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville rank in AR?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville ranks #109 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville's MySchoolScout rating?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville a charter school?
Yes, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville a Title I school?
No, Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville?
8.7% of students at Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (479) 715-6662
- Area population (ZIP 72712)
- 38,072
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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