- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Park, GA
Fountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130123000497
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Forest Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Fountain Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 130123000497 · Forest Park, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 10.4:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Fountain Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 437
Fountain Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Fountain Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Elementary School compares
Fountain Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 46.2%
Two or More 3.0%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Fountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Forest Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huie Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Edmonds Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Unidos Dual Language School
Standard public school
394 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
7 Pillars Career Academy
Standard public school
226 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Elementary School
How many students attend Fountain Elementary School?
Fountain Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fountain Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Fountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Forest Park, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Elementary School?
Fountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fountain Elementary School rank among schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Forest Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Fountain Elementary School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.