Very Good
#302 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 29% in state
Fountain Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Fountain Lake School District · Hot Springs, AR
An elementary school in Hot Springs, AR where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4207 PARK AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901
- Math 52% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fountain Lake Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fountain Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,410
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| New Beginning Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Cutter-morning Star Elem. Sch.Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 4.9 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fountain Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Lake Elementary is listed in FOUNTAIN LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Lake Elementary
Fountain Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Hot Springs, AR, part of Fountain Lake School District, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Lake Elementary
What grades does Fountain Lake Elementary serve?
Fountain Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Fountain Lake Elementary?
Fountain Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Lake Elementary rank in AR?
Fountain Lake Elementary ranks #302 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Fountain Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fountain Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Lake Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fountain Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Fountain Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fountain Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fountain Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Lake Elementary?
71.0% of students at Fountain Lake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Garland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (501) 624-0431
- Area population (ZIP 71901)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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