- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, AR
Fountain Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050642000383
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Lake Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Lake Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Fountain Lake School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050642000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Fountain Lake Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 050642000383 · Hot Springs, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy (389 students)
Fountain Lake Elementary shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fountain Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fountain Lake Elementary
491 students
- Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
389 students
- Fountain Lake
Fountain Lake Charter High School
368 students
What this shows Fountain Lake Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Lake Elementary compares
Fountain Lake Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Fountain Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fountain Lake Charter High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Lake Elementary
How many students attend Fountain Lake Elementary?
Fountain Lake Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Lake Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Elementary?
42.2% of students at Fountain Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Lake Elementary is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Lake Elementary?
Fountain Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Lake Elementary ranks #8 of 9 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 schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Fountain Lake School District?
Besides Fountain Lake Elementary, Fountain Lake School District also operates Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy (389 students) and Fountain Lake Charter High School (368 students). See the Fountain Lake School District district page for the complete list.