Elyse Anderson
Key Team Real Estate Corp.
(720) 807-0661
60 Total Sales
18 Near This School
$305K - $1.1M Price Range
Foundations Academy
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
340 S 45th Ave,
Brighton, CO
School Details
Head of School
Kirsten Huizingh (interim)
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
30.8%
State Average
25%
Science
30.2%
State Average
30.7%
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
54.4%
Hispanic
40.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/23/2015
They do well with average kids and kids that need more help; they do not seem to do well with advanced kids or those needing more challenge.
3/23/2015
There has been a lot of turnover at this school - mostly due to moving/pregnancy for young teachers etc. But it makes it difficult to maintain consistency.
3/16/2015
We have many things but not as much as other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/9/2025
I really hate to see this school go downhill. It has so much potential. The drama and favoritism is a real problem with students and staff. The social emotional support got worse over the years. Support for staff and micromanagement was horrible and makes staff quit left and right. Students have a F...
5/8/2025
We have been really happy with this school, especially considering the options in the area. The teachers and admin really do want the best for kids and are kind. I appreciate that it's a K-8 and small student population, which seems to keep it a close-knit community. Our daughter is in 6th and son i...
4/7/2025
This school is terrible, would not reccomend.
3/28/2025
High test scores are the focus. Teachers quit frequently. They have to offer free tutoring after school for students to keep up. Large chunk of grades comes from spending time in front of a screen practicing math or reading on apps. Doing required number of lessons on the apps too fast means your gr...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Elyse Anderson
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Christopher Thompson
Christopher Thompson
5281 Exclusive Homes Realty
(720) 706-8404
46 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$457,000 Price
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Cheryl Truax
Cheryl Truax
Your Castle Real Estate Inc
(970) 670-8209
39 Total Sales
5 Near This School
$371K - $564K Price Range
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Christie Juhl
Christie Juhl
C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC
(970) 294-7812
53 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$386K - $403K Price Range
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Clare Day
Clare Day
Responds QuicklyCompass - Denver
(720) 687-3901
124 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$450K - $495K Price Range
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Brie Fowler
Brie Fowler
The Agency - Boulder
(720) 782-6598
159 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$460,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$375K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
288
Average Home Value
$518,744
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Household Income
$102,259
% of College Grads
24.2%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,253 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Brighton Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Summer Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Veterans Park
- Trails
- Playground
Oasis Family Aquatic Park
- Waterpark
Ken Mitchell Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Lake
Dewey Strong Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Benedict Park
- Disc Golf
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Daniel Carmichael Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Happy Tails Dog Park
- Dog Park
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Foundations Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Brighton, CO, in the Brighton neighborhood, and is served by the School District 27J in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 766 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Foundations Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $518,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eagle Ridge Academy, Stargate Charter School, Westgate Community School, and more. Learn more about what Brighton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foundations Academy.