Fountain Green Elementary

Q: Is Fountain Green Elementary a good school?

Fountain Green Elementary ranks 99 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fountain Green Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Bel Air, Maryland, serving 477 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Harford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9 out of 25 in the state.

Fountain Green Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with students significantly outperforming their peers in Abingdon Elementary, Hickory Elementary, and other nearby schools on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 59.7% of Fountain Green students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to just 24.9% for Harford County and 24.1% for Maryland. In MCAP English Language Arts, 69.7% of Fountain Green students were proficient or better, compared to 56.7% for Harford County and 48.4% for Maryland.

While Fountain Green Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (75.89%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools, it also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.06%), suggesting the school serves a more affluent community. This socioeconomic advantage may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, which has remained consistently high over the past decade, setting it apart as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

517 Fountain Green Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-4708

(410) 638-4220

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,994

Students who attend Fountain Green Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Southampton Middle
High:	C. Milton Wright High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fountain Green Elementary ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 7^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountain Green Elementary is 14.7. 20 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fountain Green Elementary employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountain Green Elementary is $17,994, which is the 11^th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Harford County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fountain Green Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fountain Green Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fountain Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	16.05	706^th	803	12.1%
2005	21.57	661^st	805	17.9%
2006	37.89	553^rd	804	31.2%
2007	27.56	641^st	818	21.6%
2008	77.97	162^nd	838	80.7%
2009	80.63	121^st	850	85.8%
2010	81.99	94^th	855	89.0%
2011	84.47	55^th	853	93.6%
2012	84.59	45^th	857	94.7%
2013	84.21	57^th	847	93.3%
2014	87.06	36^th	867	95.8%
2015	93.14	51^st	859	94.1%
2016	88.43	103^rd	845	87.8%
2017	89.71	90^th	847	89.4%
2018	81.94	148^th	857	82.7%
2019	84.96	120^th	853	85.9%
2021	71.89	168^th	802	79.1%
2022	86.72	115^th	862	86.7%
2023	91.17	69^th	855	91.9%
2024	87.41	99^th	859	88.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fountain Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.16	79^th	546	85.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Fountain Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.07	145^th	796	81.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fountain Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.64	186^th	788	76.4%

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Rank History for White students at Fountain Green Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.84	204^th	528	61.4%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fountain Green Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	562	13	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	585
1995	626	12	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	653
1996	626	12	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	653
1997	605	9	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	632
1998	620	11	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	653
1999	587	13	13	6	2	n/a	n/a	621
2000	567	17	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	601
2001	576	19	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	611
2002	572	24	10	8	2	n/a	n/a	616
2003	572	24	10	8	2	n/a	n/a	616
2004	601	30	10	4	2	n/a	n/a	647
2005	575	25	10	4	2	n/a	n/a	616
2006	615	27	14	6	2	n/a	n/a	664
2007	576	35	16	12	4	n/a	n/a	643
2008	584	44	23	11	0	n/a	n/a	662
2009	568	48	25	10	0	n/a	n/a	651
2010	522	44	26	11	1	n/a	n/a	604
2011	474	25	28	14	1	1	24	567
2012	466	24	29	15	0	0	28	562
2013	425	16	32	11	0	0	29	513
2014	429	15	31	17	0	0	29	521
2015	394	16	32	16	0	0	19	477
2016	394	18	29	28	0	0	23	492
2017	401	21	26	28	0	0	18	494
2018	394	32	31	24	0	0	19	500
2019	394	35	28	25	0	0	16	498
2020	374	32	29	28	0	0	21	484
2021	349	39	21	26	0	0	23	458
2022	353	22	21	23	1	0	24	444
2023	362	27	26	32	1	0	29	477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fountain Green Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	585	29.7	19.7	2.1
1995	653	33.5	19.5	3.1
1996	653	33.5	19.5	3.1
1997	632	34.0	18.6	2.8
1998	653	33.0	19.8	3.7
1999	621	33.0	18.8	3.7
2000	601	34.5	17.4	4.7
2001	611	33.5	18.2	2.5
2002	616	35.5	17.4	1.9
2003	616	35.5	17.4	1.9
2004	647	39.0	16.6	3.1
2005	616	38.0	16.2	4.2
2006	664	39.0	17.0	4.7
2007	643	42.5	15.1	4.5
2008	662	43.6	15.2	7.7
2009	651	43.6	14.9	6.3
2010	604	39.4	15.3	7.8
2011	567	41.5	13.6	7.9
2012	562	40.4	13.8	8.2
2013	513	34.5	14.8	9.4
2014	521	37.1	14.0	10.4
2015	477	31.0	15.3	13.2
2016	492	29.0	16.9	15.7
2017	494	29.8	16.5	15
2018	500	30.7	16.2	14
2019	498	31.3	15.9	13.7
2020	484	29.3	16.5	12
2021	458	30.0	15.2	16.2
2022	444	29.1	15.2	17.1
2023	477	32.3	14.7	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fountain Green Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	585	29.7	19.7	2.1
1995	653	33.5	19.5	3.1
1996	653	33.5	19.5	3.1
1997	632	34.0	18.6	2.8
1998	653	33.0	19.8	3.7
1999	621	33.0	18.8	3.7
2000	601	34.5	17.4	4.7
2001	611	33.5	18.2	2.5
2002	616	35.5	17.4	1.9
2003	616	35.5	17.4	1.9
2004	647	39.0	16.6	3.1
2005	616	38.0	16.2	4.2
2006	664	39.0	17.0	4.7
2007	643	42.5	15.1	4.5
2008	662	43.6	15.2	7.7
2009	651	43.6	14.9	6.3
2010	604	39.4	15.3	7.8
2011	567	41.5	13.6	7.9
2012	562	40.4	13.8	8.2
2013	513	34.5	14.8	9.4
2014	521	37.1	14.0	10.4
2015	477	31.0	15.3	13.2
2016	492	29.0	16.9	15.7
2017	494	29.8	16.5	15
2018	500	30.7	16.2	14
2019	498	31.3	15.9	13.7
2020	484	29.3	16.5	12
2021	458	30.0	15.2	16.2
2022	444	29.1	15.2	17.1
2023	477	32.3	14.7	23.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fountain Green Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$504 (4.1%)	$11,813 (95.9%)	$12,317
2020	$519 (4.1%)	$12,197 (95.9%)	$12,717
2021	$930 (6.7%)	$12,975 (93.3%)	$13,905
2022	$1,735 (11.3%)	$13,640 (88.7%)	$15,375
2023	$1,601 (8.9%)	$16,393 (91.1%)	$17,994

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountain Green Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 69^th of 855 Elementary schools	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	498	477	4.2%
African American	35	27	22.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	28	26	7.1%
Hispanic	25	32	28%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	394	362	8.1%
Two or More Races	16	29	81.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	23.1%	9.4%

Schools Near Fountain Green Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fountain Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	517 Fountain Green Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4220	477	32	14.7	23.1%	362 (75.9%)	27 (5.7%)	32 (6.7%)	26 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	87.4	99^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.2	69^th of 855 public elementary schools	91.9%	30	59.8	64.7	55.3	59.7	67.8	77.9	64.5	69.7	40.0	$17,994	$1,601	$16,393
Prospect Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Prospect Mill Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3817	587	40	14.5	28.3%	405 (69.0%)	56 (9.5%)	38 (6.5%)	42 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	88.4	95^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.9%		88.3	95^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.9%		67.4	53.1	55.2	58.4	67.4	79.6	72.6	73.3	39.8	$16,734	$1,478	$15,256
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 S Main St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4175	1,057	61	17.3	18.1%	742 (70.2%)	64 (6.1%)	93 (8.8%)	78 (7.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (7.2%)	85.1	118^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.3%		84.4	122^nd of 855 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	70.7	61.6	40.6	57.4	73.7	81.1	60.4	71.6	36.4	$14,390	$1,296	$13,095
Ring Factory Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Emmorton Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4186	534	36	14.6	18.0%	424 (79.4%)	22 (4.1%)	28 (5.2%)	25 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	86.3	108^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.4%		78.4	175^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.5%	67	58.4	49.0	57.6	54.6	75.0	71.0	73.9	73.1	39.1	$16,562	$1,296	$15,266
Bel Air Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 E Lee St	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4160	532	34	15.8	32.7%	396 (74.4%)	29 (5.5%)	60 (11.3%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	92.3	58^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.5	67^th of 855 public elementary schools	92.2%	9	76.1	52.9	67.5	65.8	81.3	77.1	69.5	76.2	47.0	$14,450	$1,114	$13,335
Churchville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2935 Level Rd	Churchville	21028	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3800	374	26	14.5	23.0%	304 (81.3%)	14 (3.7%)	17 (4.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	87.8	97^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.7%		83.5	133^rd of 855 public elementary schools	84.4%	36	59.6	50.8	57.1	55.9	75.4	69.5	69.8	71.5	46.0	$16,421	$1,434	$14,987
Hickory Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Conowingo Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-4170	657	44	15.0	21.8%	478 (72.8%)	51 (7.8%)	42 (6.4%)	30 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (8.4%)	83.3	141^st of 859 public elementary schools	83.6%		79.6	168^th of 855 public elementary schools	80.4%	27	57.5	59.8	38.4	52.6	61.1	83.8	65.7	70.5	40.4	$17,380	$1,689	$15,692
Emmorton Elementary	Public	K-5	2502 Tollgate Rd	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3920	548	34	16.0	22.3%	318 (58.0%)	61 (11.1%)	47 (8.6%)	68 (12.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.7%)	87.7	98^th of 859 public elementary schools	88.6%		82.2	146^th of 855 public elementary schools	82.9%	48	70.7	54.7	44.7	56.9	67.0	76.0	65.9	70.0	50.6	$15,397	$1,163	$14,234
William S. James Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Laurentum Pkw	Abingdon	21009	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3900	497	31	15.9	30.4%	337 (67.8%)	56 (11.3%)	38 (7.6%)	22 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.5%)	67.3	258^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.0%		64.1	278^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.5%	20	60.7	43.9	38.9	48.6	61.5	61.0	38.9	54.7	24.3	$15,862	$1,164	$14,699
Red Pump Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 Red Pump Road	Bel Air	21014	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 809-6244	753	50	15.1	18.9%	623 (82.7%)	33 (4.4%)	49 (6.5%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	83.7	134^th of 859 public elementary schools	84.4%		82.3	145^th of 855 public elementary schools	83.0%	11	66.7	48.8	42.4	52.5	78.5	69.3	68.8	72.2	36.6	$16,230	$1,166	$15,065

Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Green Elementary

What district is Fountain Green Elementary in?

Harford County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Fountain Green Elementary?

Students at Fountain Green Elementary are 76% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Fountain Green Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Fountain Green Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Fountain Green Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fountain Green Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southampton Middle
High : C. Milton Wright High

Is Fountain Green Elementary a good school?

Fountain Green Elementary ranks 99^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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