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Foundation Academy Charter School

363 WEST STATE ST TRENTON NJ 08608

About Foundation Academy Charter School

Foundation Academy Charter School in Trenton, New Jersey, which was opened in 2007, has developed over the years into a strong school environment. The school serves K-12 with a total student population of 1,044. It is known as the highest performing Elementary school in New Jersey. It is placed #48-64 for New Jersey Charter Elementary Schools and #42-56 for Charter Middle Schools in New Jersey, showcasing gains. 8% scored proficient in math, and 26% scored proficient in reading. Foundation Academies is also using tutoring, extended instruction, and summer programming, among other programs, to remediate learning disruptions. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 57 full-time teachers plus a full-time counselor, students are receiving in-class instruction and emotional support. There are 99% minority and 73% economically disadvantaged students, reported by the school. Students exhibit 51% female and 49% male.FA graduates are being successful after graduation. This is demonstrated by the graduating class of 2024, which was awarded $12.9 million in scholarships, providing evidence of FA's positive impacts on students.

Foundation Academy Charter School Contact Information

Address

363 WEST STATE ST TRENTON NJ 08608

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Phone

(609) 920-9200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 26% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1044
Total Students
TOP 222 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Foundation Academy Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.77%
Asian 0.19%
Hispanic 46.93%
Black 50.57%
Two+ Races 1.34%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
0.77%
Asian
0.19%
Hispanic
46.93%
Black
50.57%
Two+ Races
1.34%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1044
51.44%
537 Female
48.56%
507 Male

Student Population

1044 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1088 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Foundation Academies Charter School graduated its latest class in July 2025 with more than $13 million in scholarships. The school is growing, with a new high school campus coming for 2026–27, teaming up with Kean University to develop diverse educators, and reaching out into the community with Trenton Thunder events designed to generate student growth, school spirit, and educational excellence in Trenton, NJ.

FAQ

Q.What is the mission of Foundation Academy Charter School?

A: The goal of Foundation Academy Charter School is to get pupils ready for college.

Q.Is every grade level served by Foundation Academy Charter School?

A: K–12 students are served by Foundation Academy Charter School.

Q.What extracurricular activities does Foundation Academy Charter School offer?

A: Foundation Academy Charter School provides clubs and sports.

Q.How can I submit an application to Foundation Academy Charter School?

A: You apply via the lottery held by the school.

Q.Does Foundation Academy Charter School offer free public education?

A: Foundation Academy Charter School is a public charter school that does not charge tuition.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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