Summary:
The Fountain Lake School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Fountain Lake Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite serving a high-poverty population, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Fountain Lake Elementary has consistently improved its statewide ranking, moving from 235th in 2022-2023 to 132nd out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Fountain Lake Elementary's performance on standardized tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd grade where students exceed the state average by over 15 percentage points in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math. The school spends $10,314 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, suggesting smaller class sizes and a focus on providing additional resources and support for students.
Overall, Fountain Lake Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three school years. The school's success in supporting its high-poverty population, particularly in the early grades, is a testament to the effective strategies and programs in place at the school.
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