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Fountain Green Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Fountain Green Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Bel Air, Maryland, serving 456 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Harford County Public Schools district, Fountain Green consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school's students excel on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) tests, with 64.1% proficient or better in Mathematics and 75.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Fountain Green also stands out for its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, which has decreased from 29.0% in 2021-2022 to 20.3% in 2023-2024, though still higher than the district and state. The school's high per-student spending of $18,613 in 2023-2024 may contribute to its strong resources and academic success.

Compared to nearby schools in the Harford County district, such as Hickory Elementary, Churchville Elementary, and Bel Air Elementary, Fountain Green Elementary demonstrates consistently higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

443

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,613

Per pupil spending ?

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-4708

(410) 638-4220

District: Harford County Public Schools

Students who attend Fountain Green Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southampton Middle
High:	C. Milton Wright High

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

African American:

7.0%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (67% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Harford County Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg43%

Maryland avg38%

72^nd of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 33Elementary Schools in the Harford County Public Schools

10^th of 25Harford County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	92.2	72 of 865	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	87.4	99 of 859	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	91.2	69 of 855	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	115 of 862	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	168 of 802	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	85.0	120 of 853	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	81.9	148 of 857	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	89.7	90 of 847	89.4%	★★★★☆
2016	88.4	103 of 845	87.8%	★★★★☆
2015	93.1	51 of 859	94.1%	★★★★★
2014	87.1	36 of 867	95.8%	★★★★★
2013	84.2	57 of 847	93.3%	★★★★★
2012	84.6	45 of 857	94.7%	★★★★★
2011	84.5	55 of 853	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	82.0	94 of 855	89.0%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	121 of 850	85.8%	★★★★☆
2008	78.0	162 of 838	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	27.6	641 of 818	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	37.9	553 of 804	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	21.6	661 of 805	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	16.0	706 of 803	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	72.1	145 of 796	81.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.2	79 of 546	85.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.6	186 of 788	76.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.8	204 of 528	61.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)86th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)82nd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2021)76th percentile-3 vs school

White (2021)61st percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+25 vs state

Mathematics64%+38 vs state

Science47%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Fountain Green Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)				MCAP English Language Arts (2025)				MCAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fountain Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	517 Fountain Green Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4220	443	29	15.1	22.8%	336 (75.8%)	31 (7.0%)	26 (5.9%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	92.2	72^nd of 865 public elementary schools	91.7%		87.4	99^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.5%	27	68.5	64.0	59.7	64.1	82.2	70.9	75.0	75.8	47.2	$18,613	$1,046	$17,568
Prospect Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Prospect Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3817	579	40	14.4	33.2%	373 (64.4%)	66 (11.4%)	43 (7.4%)	41 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.5%)	85	138^th of 865 public elementary schools	84.0%		88.4	95^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.9%	43	52.1	49.5	57.9	53.2	78.3	68.9	67.7	71.6	41.8	$17,392	$1,265	$16,127
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 S Main St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4175	1,071	62	17.1	18.2%	743 (69.4%)	62 (5.8%)	104 (9.7%)	80 (7.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.3%)	90.3	88^th of 865 public elementary schools	89.8%		85.1	118^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.3%	30	73.9	54.0	52.8	60.7	77.7	80.7	67.3	75.3	44.8	$14,421	$944	$13,476
Ring Factory Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Emmorton Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4186	541	34	16.0	20.5%	415 (76.7%)	36 (6.7%)	30 (5.5%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	85.9	125^th of 865 public elementary schools	85.5%		86.3	108^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.4%	17	67.3	47.5	48.0	54.8	77.2	65.8	67.6	70.6	43.1	$15,991	$888	$15,104
Bel Air Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 E Lee St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4160	521	32	16.0	31.3%	382 (73.3%)	28 (5.4%)	60 (11.5%)	21 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	92.6	65^th of 865 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.3	58^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.2%	7	56.7	73.0	67.1	65.5	76.7	78.7	76.8	77.4	54.2	$15,067	$806	$14,261
Churchville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2935 Level Rd	Churchville	21028	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3800	364	22	16.6	25.3%	296 (81.3%)	13 (3.6%)	25 (6.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.9%)	91	80^th of 865 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.8	97^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.7%	17	68.4	52.5	61.3	60.6	75.4	81.7	82.0	79.8	42.6	$16,351	$1,062	$15,289
Hickory Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Conowingo Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4170	635	40	15.8	24.9%	453 (71.3%)	56 (8.8%)	43 (6.8%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.4%)	84	144^th of 865 public elementary schools	83.4%		83.3	141^st of 859 public elementary schools	83.6%	3	66.1	53.1	39.8	52.6	68.8	70.8	76.3	72.1	37.4	$17,940	$1,095	$16,846
Emmorton Elementary	Public	K-5	2502 Tollgate Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3920	584	36	16.4	22.6%	332 (56.8%)	72 (12.3%)	48 (8.2%)	73 (12.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.6%)	86.1	123^rd of 865 public elementary schools	85.8%		87.7	98^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.6%	25	69.0	52.1	47.2	55.4	77.3	75.5	68.5	73.4	36.1	$15,999	$962	$15,037
William S. James Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Laurentum Pkw	Abingdon	21009	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3900	463	31	15.1	29.2%	308 (66.5%)	52 (11.2%)	35 (7.6%)	24 (5.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.1%)	69.7	258^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.2%		67.3	258^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.0%		51.6	41.2	42.0	44.3	54.7	63.5	59.3	59.6	25.9	$16,840	$876	$15,964
Red Pump Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Red Pump Road	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 809-6244	696	46	15.0	19.5%	564 (81.0%)	36 (5.2%)	41 (5.9%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.2%)	91	81^st of 865 public elementary schools	90.6%		83.7	134^th of 859 public elementary schools	84.4%	53	67.2	65.6	55.0	62.5	72.1	82.0	74.8	76.4	42.0	$17,105	$1,045	$16,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Green Elementary

What district is Fountain Green Elementary in?

Harford County Public Schools

How many students attend Fountain Green Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 443 students attended Fountain Green Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Fountain Green Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fountain Green Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southampton Middle
High : C. Milton Wright High

What is the racial makeup of Fountain Green Elementary?

Students at Fountain Green Elementary are 76% White, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Is Fountain Green Elementary a good school?

Yes. Fountain Green Elementary ranks in the top 8.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

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