Fountain School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
47%
18%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fountain School?
184 students attend Fountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fountain School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain School?
Fountain School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fountain School offer ?
Fountain School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fountain School part of?
Fountain School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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