Fountain School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Showing 1998–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 1998–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
47%
18%
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White
32%
63%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fountain School?
184 students attend Fountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fountain School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain School?
Fountain School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fountain School offer ?
Fountain School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fountain School part of?
Fountain School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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