Fountain City Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2910 Montbelle DR
       Knoxville, TN  37918


(865) 689-1445

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 1,020 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,862 Help


Students who attend Fountain City Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gresham Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
17.8%
African American:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Compare Details Fountain City Elementary ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 32nd among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Knox County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (17.8%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountain City Elementary is 14.9. 28 elementary schools in the Knox County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountain City Elementary is $10,862. 32 elementary schools in the Knox County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fountain City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain City Elementary 602nd of 1020 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Fountain City Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
White students:


Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 89th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fountain City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 60.87 326th 809 59.7%
2011 60.35 334th 818 59.2%
2012 55.35 392nd 820 52.2%
2013 53.16 495th 846 41.5%
2014 27.25 692nd 853 18.9%
2015 34.96 647th 855 24.3%
2017 44.58 358th 646 44.6%
2018 66.34 250th 997 74.9%
2019 61.30 301st 985 69.4%
2021 50.93 428th 983 56.5%
2022 31.44 699th 1000 30.1%
2023 40.85 602nd 1020 41.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.68 106th 369 71.3%
2023 34.62 350th 528 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 132nd 877 84.9%
2019 63.69 186th 821 77.3%
2021 56.33 267th 823 67.6%
2022 33.19 605th 858 29.5%
2023 55.50 326th 865 62.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.88 288th 926 68.9%
2021 58.79 303rd 945 67.9%
2022 43.86 519th 975 46.8%
2023 42.58 551st 989 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.99 301st 916 67.1%
2021 40.24 523rd 941 44.4%
2022 19.62 811th 980 17.2%
2023 37.35 620th 987 37.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.21 213th 450 52.7%
2021 44.37 184th 411 55.2%
2022 29.75 329th 483 31.9%
2023 33.27 313th 500 37.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.52 317th 363 12.7%
2023 50.77 166th 387 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Fountain City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.25 201st 841 76.1%
2019 59.62 270th 812 66.7%
2021 55.17 306th 844 63.7%
2022 31.76 602nd 844 28.7%
2023 38.89 520th 852 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Fountain City Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 25, 2017

Open Quote My daughter goes to this school and the teachers here are outstanding! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Open Quote The staff in the office is wonderful, however the test results speak for themselves. The school is obsessed with "clipping up or clipping down" for behavior, instead of focusing on teaching the children. When less than 40 - 49% of the children are proficient in math and reading, well that speaks volumes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fountain City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 384 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1989 389 10 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 402
1990 387 8 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 405 13 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 445 14 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 472 15 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 442 16 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 454 12 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 454 12 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 454 20 2 7 1 n/a n/a 2 486
1998 405 61 7 4 1 n/a n/a 1 479
1999 433 16 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 415 415
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 433 433
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 433 433
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
2006 361 36 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 396 37 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 356 23 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 330 29 5 15 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 345 26 7 16 7 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 332 24 5 21 3 0 18 0 403
2012 350 32 2 25 2 0 14 0 425
2013 318 36 3 37 3 0 11 0 408
2014 294 26 6 39 3 0 18 0 386
2015 294 36 6 44 0 0 20 0 400
2016 257 26 2 51 0 0 25 0 361
2017 265 33 5 54 0 0 27 0 384
2018 256 31 3 34 0 0 33 0 357
2019 239 36 2 42 0 0 28 0 347
2020 233 28 4 50 0 0 24 0 339
2021 233 27 3 51 2 0 31 0 347
2022 260 33 2 59 1 0 24 0 379
2023 262 35 1 71 1 0 30 0 400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fountain City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 20.0 19.6 n/a
1989 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1990 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
1991 425 18.0 23.6 n/a
1992 467 18.0 25.9 n/a
1993 495 18.0 27.5 n/a
1994 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1995 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1996 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1997 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 479 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 415 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 433 n/a n/a n/a
2003 433 n/a n/a n/a
2004 434 n/a n/a n/a
2005 434 n/a n/a n/a
2006 415 25.3 16.4 n/a
2007 457 25.7 17.8 42.9
2008 402 25.1 16.0 52.7
2009 384 25.8 14.9 52.6
2010 401 23.8 16.8 49.1
2011 403 23.2 17.3 52.1
2012 425 24.7 17.2 55.1
2013 408 24.5 16.6 60.8
2014 386 26.0 14.8 65.3
2015 400 26.0 15.3 42.8
2016 361 26.0 13.8 67
2017 384 28.0 13.7 n/a
2018 357 25.5 14.0 n/a
2019 347 25.9 13.3 n/a
2020 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2021 347 25.4 13.6 n/a
2022 379 24.7 15.3 n/a
2023 400 26.7 14.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fountain City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 20.0 19.6 n/a
1989 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1990 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
1991 425 18.0 23.6 n/a
1992 467 18.0 25.9 n/a
1993 495 18.0 27.5 n/a
1994 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1995 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1996 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1997 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 479 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 464 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 415 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 433 n/a n/a n/a
2003 433 n/a n/a n/a
2004 434 n/a n/a n/a
2005 434 n/a n/a n/a
2006 415 25.3 16.4 n/a
2007 457 25.7 17.8 42.9
2008 402 25.1 16.0 52.7
2009 384 25.8 14.9 52.6
2010 401 23.8 16.8 49.1
2011 403 23.2 17.3 52.1
2012 425 24.7 17.2 55.1
2013 408 24.5 16.6 60.8
2014 386 26.0 14.8 65.3
2015 400 26.0 15.3 42.8
2016 361 26.0 13.8 67
2017 384 28.0 13.7 n/a
2018 357 25.5 14.0 n/a
2019 347 25.9 13.3 n/a
2020 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2021 347 25.4 13.6 n/a
2022 379 24.7 15.3 n/a
2023 400 26.7 14.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fountain City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $636 (6.1%) $9,201 (87.9%) $10,468
2020 $805 (7.3%) $9,493 (86.4%) $10,983
2021 $956 (8.8%) $9,305 (85.7%) $10,862

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountain City Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 301st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 602nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fountain City Elementary)33.329
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Knox County)42.438.4
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fountain City Elementary)33.346.8
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.243.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fountain City Elementary)57.136.2
 20.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)46.344.7
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain City Elementary)38.836.2
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)36.548.4
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fountain City Elementary)51.732.4
 19.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Knox County)48.545.5
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain City Elementary)48.325.7
 22.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Knox County)40.142.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Fountain City Elementary)47.232.5
 14.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Knox County)40.838.1
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fountain City Elementary)40.535.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Knox County)38.740.1
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347400
 15.3%
African American3635
 2.8%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4271
 69%
Pacific Islander00
White239262
 9.6%
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain City Elementary

Fountain City Elementary ranks 602nd of 1020 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Gresham Middle School
High : Central High School

Students at Fountain City Elementary are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Fountain City Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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