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Fountain Lake School District

4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,212 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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Fountain Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fountain Lake School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#96 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
39%
40%
40%
40%
36%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
86%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,436 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,128 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,436
$13,136
Spending / Student
$15,128
$13,047

Best Fountain Lake School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1730
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-0431
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1706
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District is ranked #103 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Lake School District?
86% of Fountain Lake School District students are White, 9% 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 11:1, 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 $15,128 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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