At a glance
Reported students
389
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Fountain Lake Middle School: 389 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Fountain Lake Middle School
Fountain Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Hot Springs. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Fountain Lake School District. NCES reports 389 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 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 (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. 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 Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.37 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
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.58
- 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
- White87.1%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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 High School
High · Grades 09–12
368 reported students
Fountain Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
491 reported students
Public schools near Fountain Lake Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Lake High School High · Fountain Lake School District | 09–12 | 368 | under 0.1 mi |
| Fountain Lake Elementary Elementary · Fountain Lake School District | PK–04 | 491 | 0.2 mi |
| Lakeside Middle School Middle · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | 05–06 | 546 | 6.8 mi |
| Lakeside Junior High School Middle · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | 07–08 | 581 | 6.9 mi |
| Hot Springs Junior Academy Middle · Charter · Hot Springs School District | 07–09 | 803 | 8.1 mi |
| Jessieville Middle School Middle · Jessieville School District | 06–08 | 182 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Lake Middle School
What grades does Fountain Lake Middle School serve?
Fountain Lake Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fountain Lake School District.
How many students attend Fountain Lake Middle School?
Fountain Lake Middle School reported 389 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 424 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 389 students and 35.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fountain Lake Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fountain Lake Middle School 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 Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.8% 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 Middle School in?
Fountain Lake Middle School 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 Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fountain Lake High School (under 0.1 mi), Fountain Lake Elementary (0.2 mi), Lakeside Middle School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.