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Fountaindale Elementary

Summary:

Fountaindale Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 378. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fountaindale Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with students outperforming the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.8% of Fountaindale students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 25.6% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's ELA proficiency rates are even more impressive, with 66.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 53% for the district and 48.4% for the state. Fountaindale's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade ELA, where 67.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to 46.3% for the district and 44.2% for the state.

Fountaindale Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50.53% White, 19.58% African American, 15.08% Hispanic, and 5.03% Asian, is a key strength. The school performs well across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Fountaindale spends a relatively high amount per student, with $12,387 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 15.7 over the past three years. These factors contribute to the school's consistent high performance, which outpaces nearby schools like Emma K. Doub Elementary, Paramount Elementary, and Bester Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 901 Northern Ave
       Hagerstown, MD  21742-2727

(301) 766-8156

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,351 Help


Students who attend Fountaindale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Western Heights Middle
High:    North Hagerstown High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
19.6%
Hispanic:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fountaindale Elementary ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at Fountaindale Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountaindale Elementary is 15.7. 14 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountaindale Elementary is $17,351, which is the 9th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fountaindale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fountaindale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.14 442nd 803 45.0%
2005 40.53 528th 805 34.4%
2006 45.35 481st 804 40.2%
2007 42.80 512th 818 37.4%
2008 40.06 580th 838 30.8%
2009 53.80 456th 850 46.4%
2010 46.42 540th 855 36.8%
2011 49.38 486th 853 43.0%
2012 45.62 529th 857 38.3%
2013 58.31 381st 847 55.0%
2014 73.73 235th 867 72.9%
2015 80.79 161st 859 81.3%
2016 81.10 164th 845 80.6%
2017 84.91 136th 847 83.9%
2018 84.74 122nd 857 85.8%
2019 89.34 87th 853 89.8%
2021 76.63 139th 802 82.7%
2022 90.38 79th 862 90.8%
2023 85.98 114th 855 86.7%
2024 84.98 121st 859 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fountaindale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.76 74th 546 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fountaindale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.62 102nd 796 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Fountaindale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.95 178th 788 77.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fountaindale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.97 124th 347 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Fountaindale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.93 129th 528 75.6%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Open Quote The one other review disturbed me, so I had to leave my two cents. And that parent posted their review back in 2011. It appears Fountaindale wasn't performing then at the same level it is now. My children are part of the "lesser performing" group that the other parent refers to. So, I don't know much about the Magnet program. But, I LOVE Fountaindale.

So, dance is just "jumping around"? So what? It gets them up and moving and having fun. But, in my experience at Fountaindale I have seen some great performing arts. Keeping in mind, of course, that these are elementary school children. Not adult artistic geniuses.

I have been VERY happy with the education my kids have received thus far. I have one in 1st and one in 2nd. I have seen improvements overall and improvements on their test scores. Their classes are less than 20 students, so I feel like they receive plenty of one on one interaction. They both love their teachers, as do I.

The PTA has organized at least a dozen after school "academies" such as sign language, environmental club, and ballet. Just to name a few. All are free!

No, not all the kids in the school are perfect, ambitious little mini-adults. There is a great diversity. The diversity in race, personality, etc offer plenty of opportunity to educate my children and discuss with them my own expectations of how they behave. When one of my children tells me about the kid in their class that "got on red", it turns into a learning opportunity for them.

Fountaindale is a great school. I am excited to be a part of what they do for our children! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 22, 2011

Open Quote My child was part of the 2nd grade magnet program. She went into the class knowing far more than her fellow students. Now, after one year, her performance is suffering terribly and not even up to what she had been performing to previously. The year, in my opinion, was a complete and utter waste of time.

Why? I believe it is for several reasons. First, having a computer in a classroom is NOT an advantage, contrary to popular belief. It teaches you to take shortcuts and not think deeply. It teaches you typing instead of writing skills. Sloppy handwriting is not corrected whatsoever. Kids get more interested in gaming than thinking.

Second, being exposed to the population of the remainder of the school is more of a hinderance than the benefit received from the magnet classes, because the attitudes of the lesser performing kids rubs off and gets impressed on the student.

Third, the "dancing" amounts to no more than a bunch of jumping around to music. Having witnessed the recent performance, I was simply embarrassed for the kids and parents who had to tolerate how bad it really was.

Fourth, the after school daycare if full of kids with no ambition whatsoever. Again, this rubs off on the student to the point it degrades performance and attitude. The overall attitude I saw from most kids there was that "mistakes don't matter" and that sloppiness doesn't matter

Fifth. No homework given out WHATSOEVER for the entire year. WTF!? And this is a magnet program school? No way, no how.

We are pulling our child out of this school and sending her back. I wouldn't put my child in this school for anything. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fountaindale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 398 109 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1990 423 123 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1991 446 128 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1992 397 107 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 414 121 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1994 429 148 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 270 147 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1996 270 147 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1997 282 130 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 249 148 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 243 134 5 15 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 244 140 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 212 136 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 255 157 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 255 157 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 232 151 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 248 155 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 258 148 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 263 130 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 237 138 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 225 130 2 32 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 203 147 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 179 115 4 43 0 0 31 0 372
2012 181 69 2 30 0 0 19 0 301
2013 201 63 2 31 0 0 29 0 326
2014 221 53 5 36 0 0 36 0 351
2015 203 53 14 28 0 0 38 0 336
2016 219 50 19 44 0 0 43 0 375
2017 227 46 12 43 0 0 49 0 377
2018 224 58 16 40 0 0 44 0 382
2019 220 59 22 46 0 0 43 0 390
2020 216 66 24 44 0 0 44 0 394
2021 194 67 22 39 0 0 37 0 359
2022 188 65 23 44 0 0 43 0 363
2023 191 74 19 57 0 0 37 0 378

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fountaindale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 522 26.0 20.0 n/a
1990 561 26.0 21.5 26
1991 592 24.0 24.6 23
1992 514 25.0 20.5 31.1
1993 560 29.7 18.9 28.6
1994 592 29.0 20.4 32.1
1995 445 26.5 16.8 31.2
1996 445 26.5 16.8 31.2
1997 428 24.5 17.5 32.7
1998 418 26.4 15.8 34.7
1999 399 26.5 15.1 38.8
2000 410 25.5 16.1 44.4
2001 370 27.0 13.7 49.5
2002 435 30.0 14.5 47.1
2003 435 30.0 14.5 47.1
2004 408 29.0 14.1 47.5
2005 428 29.0 14.8 53.3
2006 430 30.0 14.3 54
2007 421 29.5 14.3 53.9
2008 404 31.0 13.0 53
2009 390 31.0 12.6 54.4
2010 383 31.0 12.3 55.4
2011 372 30.0 12.4 61.6
2012 301 26.0 11.5 47.5
2013 326 25.0 13.0 51.8
2014 351 26.0 13.5 45.6
2015 336 26.0 12.9 44.9
2016 375 28.0 13.3 46.4
2017 377 26.9 14.0 41.6
2018 382 26.1 14.6 38.5
2019 390 26.3 14.8 38.2
2020 394 25.0 15.7 41.1
2021 359 24.0 14.9 42.1
2022 363 23.0 15.7 44.1
2023 378 24.0 15.7 54

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 Fountaindale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 522 26.0 20.0 n/a
1990 561 26.0 21.5 26
1991 592 24.0 24.6 23
1992 514 25.0 20.5 31.1
1993 560 29.7 18.9 28.6
1994 592 29.0 20.4 32.1
1995 445 26.5 16.8 31.2
1996 445 26.5 16.8 31.2
1997 428 24.5 17.5 32.7
1998 418 26.4 15.8 34.7
1999 399 26.5 15.1 38.8
2000 410 25.5 16.1 44.4
2001 370 27.0 13.7 49.5
2002 435 30.0 14.5 47.1
2003 435 30.0 14.5 47.1
2004 408 29.0 14.1 47.5
2005 428 29.0 14.8 53.3
2006 430 30.0 14.3 54
2007 421 29.5 14.3 53.9
2008 404 31.0 13.0 53
2009 390 31.0 12.6 54.4
2010 383 31.0 12.3 55.4
2011 372 30.0 12.4 61.6
2012 301 26.0 11.5 47.5
2013 326 25.0 13.0 51.8
2014 351 26.0 13.5 45.6
2015 336 26.0 12.9 44.9
2016 375 28.0 13.3 46.4
2017 377 26.9 14.0 41.6
2018 382 26.1 14.6 38.5
2019 390 26.3 14.8 38.2
2020 394 25.0 15.7 41.1
2021 359 24.0 14.9 42.1
2022 363 23.0 15.7 44.1
2023 378 24.0 15.7 54

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fountaindale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $731 (5.6%) $12,238 (94.4%) $12,969
2020 $651 (5.6%) $11,029 (94.6%) $11,654
2021 $1,393 (11.2%) $11,021 (89.0%) $12,387
2022 $1,043 (8.1%) $11,772 (91.9%) $12,815
2023 $1,341 (7.7%) $16,010 (92.3%) $17,351

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountaindale Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students390378
 3.1%
African American5974
 25.4%
American Indian00
Asian2219
 13.6%
Hispanic4657
 23.9%
Pacific Islander00
White220191
 13.2%
Two or More Races4337
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%54%
 15.8%

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Fountaindale Elementary ranks 121st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fountaindale Elementary are 51% White, 20% African American, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Fountaindale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Heights Middle
High : North Hagerstown High

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Fountaindale Elementary.


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