Founders Academy

Charter School 158 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Founders Academy, located at 1 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a structured academic environment that emphasizes a rigorous core curriculum, including a strong focus on mathematics, literacy, and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a disciplined atmosphere, the academy aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on cultivating civic responsibility and personal integrity among its student body. The Founders Academy fosters a close-knit community where staff, families, and students collaborate to create a supportive learning culture. By integrating traditional teaching methods with a focus on accountability and excellence, the school seeks to prepare its students to become informed, engaged, and productive members of their community.

158

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Founders Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	61
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
63 (39.9%)
Hispanic
61 (38.6%)
Two or More
18 (11.4%)
Black
14 (8.9%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beacon Charter School
Phone:	(401)671-6261
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 51