Enrollment
261
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roseville, MI
Fountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263021006619
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 261
- students enrolled
Fountain Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Roseville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263021006619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fountain Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fountain Elementary School
Fountain Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roseville, Michigan, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 413 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roseville Community Schools also operates Roseville High School (1,211 students) and Roseville Middle School (620 students) alongside Fountain Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fountain Elementary School compares
Fountain Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$13,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 40.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Fountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Community Schools, which includes Fountain Elementary School.
$13,959
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth H Green Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph G Steenland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastland Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fountain Elementary School
How many students attend Fountain Elementary School?
Fountain Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roseville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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?
71.6% of students at Fountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Elementary School is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Roseville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Elementary School?
Fountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Fountain Elementary School a good school?
Fountain Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roseville Community Schools?
Besides Fountain Elementary School, Roseville Community Schools also operates Roseville High School (1,211 students), Roseville Middle School (620 students), and Ruth H Green Elementary School (440 students). See the Roseville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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