Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fountain Green Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fountain Green Elementary serves the southeast part of Bel Air, MD, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fountain Green Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we will SOAR!
School Rankings
Fountain Green Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Green Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
7%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Green Elementary School's ranking?
Fountain Green Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fountain Green Elementary School often compared to?
Fountain Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ring Factory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fountain Green Elementary School?
443 students attend Fountain Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fountain Green Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain Green Elementary School?
Fountain Green Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Green Elementary School offer ?
Fountain Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fountain Green Elementary School part of?
Fountain Green Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
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