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#3142 of 3,192 schools in MI
Fountain Elementary School
Elementary School · Roseville Community Schools · Roseville, MI
A Roseville Community Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16850 Wellington, Roseville, MI 48066
- Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fountain Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fountain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,853/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roseville), 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
$61,222
Median home value
$142,700
Median rent
$1,175/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph G Steenland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Michigan Collegiate ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Kaiser Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Roseville Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Elementary School is listed in Roseville Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Elementary School
Fountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roseville, MI, part of Roseville Community Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,142 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Elementary School
What grades does Fountain Elementary School serve?
Fountain Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fountain Elementary School?
Fountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Elementary School rank in MI?
Fountain Elementary School ranks #3,142 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Elementary School?
74.8% of students at Fountain Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (586) 445-5765
- Area population (ZIP 48066)
- 47,240
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48066; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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