Fountain Elementary School

5215 West St
Forest Park, GA 30297
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Fountain Elementary School serves the northern part of Forest Park, GA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fountain Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

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Campus Size
22 acres

School Rankings

Fountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2015 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

13%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

14%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Hispanic
48%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Black
46%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

White
2%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.56

Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data

(22-23)
34.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%

Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fountain Elementary School's ranking?
Fountain Elementary School is ranked #2015 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fountain Elementary School often compared to?
Fountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huie Elementary School, Edmonds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fountain Elementary School?
437 students attend Fountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fountain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain Elementary School?
Fountain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Elementary School offer ?
Fountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Elementary School part of?
Fountain Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Fountain Elementary School serves the northern part of Forest Park, GA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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