Fountain Elementary School

Summary:

Fountain Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Roseville, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 289. The school is part of the Roseville Community Schools district, which is ranked 529 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fountain Elementary faces significant challenges, including a diverse and economically disadvantaged student population, high chronic absenteeism, and consistently low academic performance compared to state and local averages. The school has a higher percentage of African American (42.91%) and two or more races (9.34%) students compared to surrounding schools. On M-Step assessments, Fountain Elementary consistently performs below the Roseville Community Schools district and the state of Michigan, with only 25% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 39.6% statewide. The school's chronic absenteeism rate reached 50.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than district and state averages, and 73.7% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Fountain Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 978 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,315 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking 1,159 out of 1,204 Michigan elementary schools for its White students and 1,210 out of 1,381 for its students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools, such as Pinewood Elementary in the Warren Woods Public Schools district, which had a 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 37.7% in 2023-2024, Fountain Elementary's performance lags significantly.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16850 Wellington Ave
       Roseville, MI  48066-2469


(586) 445-5765

District: Roseville Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1315th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,416 Help


Students who attend Fountain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eastland Middle School
High:    Roseville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.9%
White:
42.2%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fountain Elementary School ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Roseville Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.73. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (42.9%), White (42.2%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Roseville Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountain Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Roseville Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountain Elementary School is $16,416. 4 elementary schools in the Roseville Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fountain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain Elementary School 1315th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Fountain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Roseville Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roseville Community Schools 529th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fountain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.77 649th 1545 58.0%
2007 55.59 867th 1565 44.6%
2008 63.06 681st 1577 56.8%
2009 62.64 736th 1589 53.7%
2010 67.74 604th 1552 61.1%
2011 65.40 609th 1552 60.8%
2012 61.52 595th 1566 62.0%
2013 51.73 804th 1563 48.6%
2014 41.89 978th 1533 36.2%
2015 21.53 1270th 1580 19.6%
2016 20.07 1234th 1548 20.3%
2017 9.33 1335th 1466 8.9%
2018 26.07 1127th 1448 22.2%
2019 20.64 1123rd 1408 20.2%
2021 8.70 1091st 1153 5.4%
2022 7.14 1268th 1344 5.7%
2023 19.13 1167th 1470 20.6%
2024 11.73 1315th 1486 11.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.38 383rd 403 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.77 1063rd 1397 23.9%
2019 30.97 835th 1134 26.4%
2022 9.87 1034th 1099 5.9%
2023 27.15 1011th 1350 25.1%
2024 16.48 1210th 1381 12.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 972nd 1443 32.6%
2019 30.06 850th 1171 27.4%
2022 11.86 1022nd 1106 7.6%
2023 30.00 907th 1321 31.3%
2024 13.11 1194th 1342 11.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 1209th 1446 16.4%
2019 9.80 1123rd 1196 6.1%
2022 3.70 1128th 1139 1.0%
2023 11.10 1208th 1334 9.4%
2024 7.79 1279th 1347 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.31 240th 475 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.99 1110th 1253 11.4%
2019 23.62 921st 1128 18.4%
2021 9.51 970th 1005 3.5%
2023 29.77 862nd 1198 28.0%
2024 7.37 1159th 1204 3.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Open Quote My 5 year old son (Kindergarten) has had such wonderful experiences here! He attended Huron Park for Pre-K and I chose to enroll him at Fountain because of the positive reviews as well as my experiences with the Principal and staff during recruitment programs we attended here. I am so impressed with the family-like atmosphere, attentiveness and compassion I've witnessed from the staff here. I'm VERY happy with my choice. His teacher, Mrs. Clulo, is so positive, energetic and uplifting. I recently volunteered in the classroom and her disposition was not only effective, but infective...if you know what I mean. Every one of the children seemed engaged, happy, well-adjusted, and fully focused on everything Mrs. Clulo was doing. The Principal, Ms. Bucci, is very active with the students, reading to them at lunch-time, playing with them during recess, helping out in the classes throughout the day. This is a wonderful, powerful team and I couldn't imagine placing my son anywhere less. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fountain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1989 458 1 9 5 6 n/a n/a 0 479
1990 439 1 11 5 10 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 440 4 10 5 9 n/a n/a 0 468
1992 459 3 6 3 9 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 488 4 6 3 8 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 465 2 5 7 9 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 433 2 11 6 11 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 433 2 11 6 11 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 442 3 10 6 11 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 460 11 8 5 13 n/a n/a 0 497
1999 474 6 9 5 21 n/a n/a 0 515
2000 423 9 7 3 16 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 418 11 5 3 13 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 386 14 10 3 11 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 386 14 10 3 11 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 385 19 10 5 18 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 386 26 14 7 13 n/a n/a 0 446
2006 364 26 8 11 9 n/a n/a 0 418
2007 362 25 11 8 14 n/a n/a 13 433
2008 345 22 9 7 13 n/a n/a 18 414
2009 326 31 7 9 8 n/a n/a 16 397
2010 276 32 6 4 6 n/a n/a 9 333
2011 308 62 6 6 4 0 7 0 393
2012 286 66 4 7 4 0 6 0 373
2013 270 81 4 8 8 1 9 0 381
2014 280 77 3 9 4 1 19 0 393
2015 228 69 6 8 5 2 13 0 331
2016 222 64 5 4 4 1 12 0 312
2017 215 63 3 6 3 1 12 0 303
2018 225 92 7 4 3 0 12 0 343
2019 164 93 6 2 1 0 11 0 277
2020 168 87 7 2 0 0 21 0 285
2021 147 87 8 3 0 0 21 0 266
2022 132 95 6 5 1 0 25 0 264
2023 122 124 8 7 1 0 27 0 289

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 Fountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 480 n/a n/a n/a
1989 479 n/a n/a 0
1990 466 28.0 16.6 5.8
1991 468 n/a n/a n/a
1992 480 n/a n/a 14
1993 509 n/a 0.0 21.4
1994 488 19.0 25.7 14.8
1995 463 21.4 21.6 11.7
1996 463 21.4 21.6 11.7
1997 472 21.0 22.5 10.6
1998 497 21.0 23.7 15.9
1999 515 22.0 23.4 13
2000 458 19.9 23.0 31.4
2001 450 20.5 22.0 30.7
2002 424 23.7 17.9 29.7
2003 424 23.7 17.9 29.7
2004 437 22.8 19.2 30.9
2005 446 23.6 18.9 29.4
2006 418 22.4 18.7 30.4
2007 433 23.1 18.7 36.7
2008 414 23.4 17.7 44.2
2009 397 23.0 17.3 47.8
2010 333 19.7 16.9 51.9
2011 393 19.5 20.1 58.5
2012 373 18.7 19.9 64.3
2013 381 18.2 20.8 64.6
2014 393 19.9 19.7 71
2015 331 18.0 18.3 65.6
2016 312 18.0 17.3 65.7
2017 303 16.8 18.0 61.7
2018 343 16.7 20.4 76.7
2019 277 16.2 17.0 61
2020 285 18.3 15.5 66.7
2021 266 17.6 15.0 68.8
2022 264 18.4 14.2 75.8
2023 289 20.2 14.2 73.7

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 480 n/a n/a n/a
1989 479 n/a n/a 0
1990 466 28.0 16.6 5.8
1991 468 n/a n/a n/a
1992 480 n/a n/a 14
1993 509 n/a 0.0 21.4
1994 488 19.0 25.7 14.8
1995 463 21.4 21.6 11.7
1996 463 21.4 21.6 11.7
1997 472 21.0 22.5 10.6
1998 497 21.0 23.7 15.9
1999 515 22.0 23.4 13
2000 458 19.9 23.0 31.4
2001 450 20.5 22.0 30.7
2002 424 23.7 17.9 29.7
2003 424 23.7 17.9 29.7
2004 437 22.8 19.2 30.9
2005 446 23.6 18.9 29.4
2006 418 22.4 18.7 30.4
2007 433 23.1 18.7 36.7
2008 414 23.4 17.7 44.2
2009 397 23.0 17.3 47.8
2010 333 19.7 16.9 51.9
2011 393 19.5 20.1 58.5
2012 373 18.7 19.9 64.3
2013 381 18.2 20.8 64.6
2014 393 19.9 19.7 71
2015 331 18.0 18.3 65.6
2016 312 18.0 17.3 65.7
2017 303 16.8 18.0 61.7
2018 343 16.7 20.4 76.7
2019 277 16.2 17.0 61
2020 285 18.3 15.5 66.7
2021 266 17.6 15.0 68.8
2022 264 18.4 14.2 75.8
2023 289 20.2 14.2 73.7

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,308 (18.7%) $10,043 (81.3%) $12,351
2020 $2,084 (17.4%) $9,882 (82.6%) $11,966
2021 $2,349 (18.1%) $10,596 (81.8%) $12,946
2022 $3,204 (21.2%) $11,915 (78.8%) $15,118
2023 $4,088 (24.9%) $12,328 (75.1%) $16,416

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountain Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1123rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1167th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fountain Elementary School)29.523.8
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roseville Community Schools)29.422.4
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Fountain Elementary School)2523.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Roseville Community Schools)29.123.1
 6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain Elementary School)41.713.5
 28.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Roseville Community Schools)31.124.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Fountain Elementary School)207.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Roseville Community Schools)21.513.2
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain Elementary School)27.125
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Roseville Community Schools)29.823.6
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Fountain Elementary School)25.427.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Roseville Community Schools)17.512.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students277289
 4.3%
African American93124
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White164122
 25.6%
Two or More Races1127
 145.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%73.7%
 12.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Elementary School

Students at Fountain Elementary School are 43% African American, 42% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Fountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Fountain Elementary School.

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

Middle : Eastland Middle School
High : Roseville High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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