Top Rankings
Fountain Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,349 students in Fountain Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Fountain Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,349 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Fountain Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
1,169 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
87%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
100
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
3
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,868 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,592 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,868
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,592
$12,826
Best Fountain Lake School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Grades: 5-8
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,349 students.
What is the rank of Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District is ranked #81 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Lake School District?
87% of Fountain Lake School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Fountain Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,592 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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