Fountaindale Elementary

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fountaindale Elementary School is a public school located in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Washington County Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fountaindale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school frequently hosts events and programs designed to build partnerships between families, teachers, and the local community. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty and staff work to create a structured yet encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to grow, collaborate, and develop the fundamental skills necessary for long-term success.

413

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountaindale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	83
Black	71
Asian	17
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
192 (46.5%)
Hispanic
83 (20.1%)
Black
71 (17.2%)
Two or More
49 (11.9%)
Asian
17 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8156
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fountaindale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fountaindale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	52.8%
Male	195	47.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)