Top Rankings
Fountain Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,248 students in Fountain Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Fountain Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,248 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fountain Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
19%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,026 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,556 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,026
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,556
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fountain Lake School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Lake Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 701-1700
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 701-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1708
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1708
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1700
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,248 students.
What is the rank of Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District is ranked #103 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Lake School District?
86% of Fountain Lake School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Fountain Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,556 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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