At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Fountain Lake Elementary: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Fountain Lake Elementary
Fountain Lake Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Hot Springs. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Fountain Lake School District. NCES reports 491 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, below the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fountain Lake Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.59
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.8%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fountain Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fountain Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
389 reported students
Fountain Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
368 reported students
Public schools near Fountain Lake Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School Elementary · Cutter Morning Star School District | PK–06 | 357 | 4.9 mi |
| Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School Elementary · Hot Springs School District | PK–06 | 504 | 5.6 mi |
| Lakeside Intermediate School Elementary · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | 02–04 | 721 | 7 mi |
| Lakeside Primary School Elementary · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | PK–01 | 583 | 7.1 mi |
| Oaklawn STEM Magnet School Elementary · Hot Springs School District | KG–06 | 452 | 7.5 mi |
| Park Magnet an IB Pyp World Class School Elementary · Hot Springs School District | PK–06 | 411 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Lake Elementary
What grades does Fountain Lake Elementary serve?
Fountain Lake Elementary reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fountain Lake School District.
How many students attend Fountain Lake Elementary?
Fountain Lake Elementary reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 491 students and 34.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fountain Lake Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fountain Lake Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fountain Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fountain Lake Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fountain Lake Elementary in?
Fountain Lake Elementary is part of Fountain Lake School District, based in Hot Springs, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fountain Lake Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School (4.9 mi), Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School (5.6 mi), Lakeside Intermediate School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.