RIMiddleCharterTSIATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Founders Academy — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Woonsocket, Rhode Island|Beacon Charter School

Woonsocket, RI 02895

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
159
Student:Teacher
10.6:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
47.2%
Charter School

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
125
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
12.5
100% fully certified
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,718
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,173
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$19,916
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 58%Local 25%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$503,947
+2.7% 1yr+41.4% 5yr
Providence, RI metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
21.2%
Below 150% poverty line
6.4%
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Uninsured residents
14.1%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
72
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
72
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
45%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
36 (50%)
Specific Learning Disability
17 (24%)
Speech/Language Impairment
7 (10%)
Autism
6 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
6 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

158
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Founders Academy

Founders Academy currently enrolls 159 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in RI.

Calendar Guides

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