Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville

Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville is a K-8 charter school in Rogers, AR, serving 787 students and consistently ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in Arkansas for nearly a decade. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science roughly double the state average, and it operates with remarkable efficiency, spending just $7,049 per student compared to nearby Bentonville School District schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, which spends $18,166 per student.

The most striking differentiator is the school's Algebra performance: 84.7% of tested students were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 36.9% and the district average of 62.6%. This reflects a strong, accelerated math curriculum that allows students to take Algebra early, likely in 7th or 8th grade. While a 31.6% proficiency rate in 7th-grade Math might seem concerning, this is misleading because most 7th graders are taking Algebra, where the school achieves 81.9% proficiency. The school has also earned a 5-star rating every year for the past decade, a feat of sustained excellence that few other schools in the area can match.

Compared to its sister campus, Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers, the Bentonville campus offers grades K-8 (Rogers only goes to 6th grade), allowing it to retain students and demonstrate strong middle school performance, particularly in 8th-grade Science (68.8% vs. state 42.9%). The school serves a highly affluent demographic, with only 6.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the lowest rate among nearby schools. This combination of top-tier results, consistent rankings, and efficient spending makes Founders Classical Bentonville a reliable choice for families seeking a proven, high-quality education.