What grades does Foundations Academy serve?

As a Primary school, Foundations Academy serves students in BRIGHTON, CO. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Foundations Academy located?

You can find Foundations Academy in BRIGHTON, CO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundations Academy?

At Foundations Academy, there are approximately 18.3 students for every teacher.

Is Foundations Academy a charter school?

Foundations Academy is a charter school in BRIGHTON, CO. As a charter, it operates with a performance contract that allows flexibility in how it educates students.

What schools are in BRIGHTON, CO?

Foundations Academy is among the schools serving BRIGHTON, CO. The school is part of the local school system.

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Foundations Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|BRIGHTON, Colorado|School District 27J

BRIGHTON, CO 80601

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New Teachers ReportStaff Day

Aug

Thu

Returning Teachers ReportStaff Day

Aug

Wed

Middle School Orientation (6th Grade)Event

Aug

Wed

Freshmen OrientationEvent

Aug

Thu

First Day of Class (K-12)Event

Aug

Wed

First Day of Class (Preschool)Event

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

767

Student:Teacher

18.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

School District 27J

Econ. Disadvantaged

37.3%

Phone

(303)659-9519

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

49%

36th percentile in CO

Math Proficiency

35-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.2%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

793

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,854

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,886

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,408

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 45%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$566,588

-3.2% 1yr+18.0% 5yr

Denver, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

15.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

763

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

New Teachers Report

Staff Day

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Returning Teachers Report

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Middle School Orientation (6th Grade)

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Assessment Day (PK-8)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	End of First Quarter 39 Days	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of First Semester Q2 - 35 Days	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLC	exam	—
Sat, Jan 16, 2027	Finals/Assessment/Data Day Pk-12 & TLC	exam	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Second Semester Begins	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter 36 Days	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Finals Make-Up Day (High School & TLC)	exam	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School (Preschool & K-12) Q4, 39 Days	Event	—