Founders Academy of Las Vegas

5730 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130

www.fcalv.net

Charter School 1,215 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Founders Academy of Nevada is a tuition-free, state-sponsored public charter school located in Las Vegas, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum that emphasizes traditional core subjects, including mathematics, science, literature, and history. By focusing on a structured learning environment and high academic expectations, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, strong character development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Founders Academy places a significant emphasis on citizenship and the historical foundations of the United States. The school’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that an informed and educated citizenry is essential for a thriving society. By integrating character-building programs with a disciplined classroom approach, the school strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

1,215

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

32.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Founders Academy of Las Vegas
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	548
Black	80
Asian	68
Two or More	111
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
548 (45.1%)
White
400 (32.9%)
Two or More
111 (9.1%)
Black
80 (6.6%)
Asian
68 (5.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	State Sponsored Charter Schools
Phone:	(702)998-8368
Website:	http://www.fcalv.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 86

Grade 9 78

Grade 10 75