Fountain Primary School
Tel:
(304) 788-4215
- Fountain Primary School serves 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fountain Primary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fountain Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Fountain Primary School's student population of 105 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 105 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fountain Primary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Fountain Primary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #10 out of 644 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 98% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mineral County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fountain Primary School is Keyser High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Keyser Middle School (2.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Keyser Keyser High School Grades: 9-12 | 637 students
2.5 miles
328 One Tornado Way
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230 2.5 9-12 637 - Keyser Keyser Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 699 students
2.8 miles
879 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220 2.8 5-8 699 - Keyser Keyser Primary School Grades: PK-4 | 631 students
2.8 miles
1123 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508 2.8 PK-4 631 - Keyser Mineral County Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.9 miles
981 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240 2.9 9-12 n/a - Keyser Mineral County Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: 6-11 | 12 students
3.2 miles
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213 3.2 6-11 12
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