Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fountain Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fountain Lake Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hot Springs National Park, AR, covering approximately 185.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fountain Lake Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fountain Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Lake Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#396 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
88%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Fountain Lake Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Fountain Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Fountain Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cutter-morning Star Elementary School, Lakeside Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Fountain Lake Elementary School?
491 students attend Fountain Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fountain Lake Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain Lake Elementary School?
Fountain Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Lake Elementary School offer ?
Fountain Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Lake Elementary School part of?
Fountain Lake Elementary School is part of Fountain Lake School District.
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