Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fountain City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fountain City Elementary serves the northern part of Knoxville, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most students live within a 1.1-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest students being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain City Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fountain City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain City Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain City Elementary School's ranking?
Fountain City Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Fountain City Elementary School often compared to?
Fountain City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaumont Elementary/magnet, Brickey Mccloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Fountain City Elementary School?
379 students attend Fountain City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fountain City Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fountain City Elementary School offer ?
Fountain City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain City Elementary School part of?
Fountain City Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fountain City Elementary School located?
Fountain City Elementary School is located in the Fountain City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Fountain City.
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