At a glance
Reported students
579
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton: 579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 579
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Carrollton. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Texas College Preparatory Academies. NCES reports 579 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (36.8%) and White (25.4%). English learners represent 21.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.4%
- Hispanic36.8%
- Black14.7%
- Asian17.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Texas College Preparatory Academies
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler
Other · Grades KG–12
480 reported students
Ignite Community School - Mesquite
Other · Grades PK–12
480 reported students
Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Other · Grades KG–12
693 reported students
Amarillo Collegiate Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
464 reported students
Founders Classical Academy of Schertz
Other · Grades KG–12
774 reported students
Ignite Community School - Mainland
Other · Grades PK–09
327 reported students
Public schools near Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salazar District Alternative Education Program Other · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | 01–12 | 39 | 1 mi |
| Huie Special Educ Ctr Other · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–12 | 111 | 1.7 mi |
| Trivium Academy Other · Charter · Trivium Academy | KG–12 | 629 | 3.4 mi |
| Universal Academy - Coppell Other · Charter · Universal Academy | PK–12 | 1,302 | 4 mi |
| Shepton H S Other · Plano ISD | 09–10 | 1,360 | 5.2 mi |
| Responsiveed - Online Other · Charter · Texas College Preparatory Academies | KG–09 | 281 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton
What grades does Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton serve?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Texas College Preparatory Academies.
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton reported 579 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 579 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 579 students and 48.36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton a public, charter, or magnet school?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton in?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies, based in Lewisville, TX, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salazar District Alternative Education Program (1 mi), Huie Special Educ Ctr (1.7 mi), Trivium Academy (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.