- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hot Springs, AR
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Lake Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050642000384Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Lake Charter High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Lake Charter High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Fountain Lake School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050642000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Fountain Lake Charter High School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 050642000384 · Hot Springs, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
368 enr · 10.2:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Lake Elementary (491 students)
Fountain Lake Charter High School shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fountain Lake Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake Elementary
491 students
- Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
389 students
- This school
Fountain Lake Charter High School
368 students
What this shows Fountain Lake Charter High School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Lake Charter High School compares
Fountain Lake Charter High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 23% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$14,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Fountain Lake Charter High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Lake School District reports $14,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Lake Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Lake Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Lake Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Lake Charter High School
How many students attend Fountain Lake Charter High School?
Fountain Lake Charter High School has 368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Charter High School is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 35% 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 Lake Charter High School?
25.1% of students at Fountain Lake Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Lake Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Lake Charter High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Lake Charter High School?
Fountain Lake Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lake Charter High School rank among high schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Hot Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Fountain Lake School District?
Besides Fountain Lake Charter High School, Fountain Lake School District also operates Fountain Lake Elementary (491 students) and Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy (389 students). See the Fountain Lake School District district page for the complete list.