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#1144 of 1,815 schools in CO
Foundations Academy
Elementary School · School District 27j · Brighton, CO
A School District 27j charter elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
340 SOUTH 45TH AVENUE, Brighton, CO 80601
- Math 35% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foundations Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Foundations Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brighton), 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
$99,031
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley East Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,215 | Compare → |
| Mary E Pennock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Elaine S. Padilla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Prairie Vista Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 31 | 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.
School District 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #9 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foundations Academy is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foundations Academy
Foundations Academy is a public elementary school in Brighton, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 767 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foundations Academy
What grades does Foundations Academy serve?
Foundations Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Foundations Academy?
Foundations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 767 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundations Academy is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foundations Academy rank in CO?
Foundations Academy ranks #1,144 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Foundations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Foundations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Foundations Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foundations Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Foundations Academy a charter school?
Yes, Foundations Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Foundations Academy a Title I school?
No, Foundations Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foundations Academy?
37.3% of students at Foundations Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 767
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (303) 659-9519
- Area population (ZIP 80601)
- 41,301
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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