Fountain Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Fountain Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 513 students in grades PK-5 in the Bethlehem Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (67.25%) and has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fountain Hill Elementary significantly underperforms compared to the district and state on standardized test scores, with only 7.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 19.2% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 25.8% and 42.1% in the district, and 39.3% and 53.8% statewide, respectively. The school also struggles to serve its subgroups of students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled student groups. Despite spending significantly more per student ($20,591) than the district average ($17,723 for James Buchanan Elementary), this higher spending has not translated to improved academic outcomes.

The performance of Fountain Hill Elementary stands in stark contrast to nearby schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, such as James Buchanan Elementary and Clearview Elementary, which both outperform Fountain Hill on academic measures and have higher ratings from SchoolDigger. The combination of high poverty, high English Language Learner population, and low academic achievement suggests that Fountain Hill Elementary may be struggling to provide the necessary resources and support for its student population, presenting an opportunity for the district and school leadership to identify and implement targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes, especially for its underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1330 Church St
       Bethlehem, PA  18015-4499


(610) 865-5881

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1455th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,591 Help


Students who attend Fountain Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Broughal Middle School
High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.3%
White:
15.8%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fountain Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fountain Hill Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bethlehem Area School District. Student population at Fountain Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.3%), White (15.8%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fountain Hill Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 4th best among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fountain Hill Elementary School is $20,591, which is the 4th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fountain Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fountain Hill Elementary School 1455th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fountain Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Area School District 452nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fountain Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.71 1036th 1302 20.4%
2004 16.93 1111th 1308 15.1%
2005 13.43 1151st 1299 11.4%
2006 16.25 1367th 1545 11.5%
2007 20.48 1352nd 1555 13.1%
2008 12.38 1415th 1551 8.8%
2009 6.68 1471st 1549 5.0%
2010 12.99 1435th 1579 9.1%
2011 10.08 1490th 1597 6.7%
2012 10.27 1450th 1599 9.3%
2013 11.08 1341st 1519 11.7%
2014 9.69 1313th 1467 10.5%
2015 9.98 1304th 1474 11.5%
2016 8.89 1386th 1554 10.8%
2017 9.96 1361st 1547 12.0%
2018 10.93 1342nd 1530 12.3%
2019 14.61 1299th 1544 15.9%
2021 21.56 1138th 1433 20.6%
2022 7.15 1412th 1534 8.0%
2023 5.69 1455th 1534 5.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.61 164th 196 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.97 1347th 1414 4.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.46 1007th 1043 3.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.52 430th 437 1.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.98 389th 432 10.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fountain Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.34 1206th 1236 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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by a teacher
Sunday, December 6, 2020

Open Quote Fountain Hill is a community school that is staffed with supportive and passionate educators. This school provides many resources to make student experiences equitable. The staff's enthusiasm towards education extends to its students, families, and the community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fountain Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 46 5 80 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 306 48 7 85 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 318 48 9 91 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1991 345 47 7 102 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 382 34 4 89 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 381 41 4 101 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 383 40 8 127 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 375 62 7 233 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 375 62 7 233 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 354 54 1 244 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 324 61 1 246 4 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 313 61 3 250 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 302 69 3 295 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 294 70 4 314 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2002 235 76 4 316 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 235 76 4 316 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 217 75 10 335 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 196 91 6 373 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2006 177 93 7 376 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2007 182 93 11 397 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 170 83 12 425 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2009 164 95 10 421 0 n/a n/a 13 703
2010 150 90 6 375 1 n/a n/a 31 653
2011 162 95 4 360 1 1 0 0 623
2012 119 75 2 334 0 0 30 0 560
2013 114 71 5 337 0 0 25 0 552
2014 103 80 5 359 0 0 28 0 575
2015 92 76 5 346 2 0 25 0 546
2016 92 61 4 358 2 0 36 0 553
2017 85 65 6 372 2 0 37 0 567
2018 74 67 5 332 2 0 35 0 515
2019 87 79 2 369 2 1 38 0 578
2020 78 85 2 342 2 0 27 0 536
2021 68 63 3 332 0 0 19 0 485
2022 74 79 2 344 0 0 13 0 512
2023 81 80 3 345 0 0 4 0 513

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 26.2 16.8 n/a
1989 446 27.8 16.0 n/a
1990 466 28.1 16.5 0
1991 501 28.3 17.7 n/a
1992 509 31.4 16.2 n/a
1993 527 25.0 21.1 n/a
1994 558 26.0 21.5 n/a
1995 677 28.0 24.2 n/a
1996 677 28.0 24.2 n/a
1997 653 34.0 19.2 n/a
1998 636 31.5 20.2 n/a
1999 632 38.5 16.4 n/a
2000 673 44.0 15.3 51.3
2001 686 46.0 14.9 57.1
2002 632 54.1 11.7 65.8
2003 632 54.1 11.7 65.8
2004 637 50.1 12.7 61.9
2005 666 45.4 14.7 62.5
2006 653 44.2 14.8 71.1
2007 683 44.0 15.5 67.6
2008 690 53.4 12.9 74.3
2009 703 49.9 14.1 75.4
2010 653 49.9 13.0 3.9
2011 623 48.3 12.8 82.8
2012 560 44.7 12.5 80.4
2013 552 43.3 12.7 0
2014 575 42.8 13.4 84.5
2015 546 43.0 12.6 85.5
2016 553 48.0 11.5 85.4
2017 567 47.9 11.8 88.7
2018 515 47.4 10.8 89.7
2019 578 46.4 12.4 88.9
2020 536 46.5 11.5 86.2
2021 485 46.0 10.5 87.2
2022 512 42.1 12.1 82.8
2023 513 45.4 11.2 85.6

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 26.2 16.8 n/a
1989 446 27.8 16.0 n/a
1990 466 28.1 16.5 0
1991 501 28.3 17.7 n/a
1992 509 31.4 16.2 n/a
1993 527 25.0 21.1 n/a
1994 558 26.0 21.5 n/a
1995 677 28.0 24.2 n/a
1996 677 28.0 24.2 n/a
1997 653 34.0 19.2 n/a
1998 636 31.5 20.2 n/a
1999 632 38.5 16.4 n/a
2000 673 44.0 15.3 51.3
2001 686 46.0 14.9 57.1
2002 632 54.1 11.7 65.8
2003 632 54.1 11.7 65.8
2004 637 50.1 12.7 61.9
2005 666 45.4 14.7 62.5
2006 653 44.2 14.8 71.1
2007 683 44.0 15.5 67.6
2008 690 53.4 12.9 74.3
2009 703 49.9 14.1 75.4
2010 653 49.9 13.0 3.9
2011 623 48.3 12.8 82.8
2012 560 44.7 12.5 80.4
2013 552 43.3 12.7 0
2014 575 42.8 13.4 84.5
2015 546 43.0 12.6 85.5
2016 553 48.0 11.5 85.4
2017 567 47.9 11.8 88.7
2018 515 47.4 10.8 89.7
2019 578 46.4 12.4 88.9
2020 536 46.5 11.5 86.2
2021 485 46.0 10.5 87.2
2022 512 42.1 12.1 82.8
2023 513 45.4 11.2 85.6

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 Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,004 (6.4%) $14,632 (93.6%) $15,637
2020 $1,173 (6.7%) $16,326 (93.3%) $17,499
2021 $1,369 (7.6%) $16,712 (92.4%) $18,081
2022 $2,372 (11.5%) $18,218 (88.5%) $20,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fountain Hill 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 1299th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1455th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fountain Hill Elementary School)34.47.2
 27.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fountain Hill Elementary School)45.327.5
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fountain Hill Elementary School)21.611.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fountain Hill Elementary School)61.228.4
 32.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain Hill Elementary School)42.415.2
 27.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fountain Hill Elementary School)125.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fountain Hill Elementary School)21.315.8
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Fountain Hill Elementary School)227.9
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fountain Hill Elementary School)61.228.4
 32.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fountain Hill Elementary School)36.219.2
 17%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students578513
 11.2%
African American7980
 1.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic369345
 6.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8781
 6.9%
Two or More Races384
 89.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%85.6%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fountain Hill Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Fountain Hill Elementary School.

Students at Fountain Hill Elementary School are 67% Hispanic, 16% White, 16% African American.

Fountain Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Middle : Broughal Middle School
High : Liberty High School


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