Fountain Hill El Sch

www.beth.k12.pa.us

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fountain Hill Elementary School, located at 1330 Church Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Bethlehem Area School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and personal development. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s website (http://www.beth.k12.pa.us) highlights the district’s commitment to community engagement and educational excellence. Fountain Hill focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with diverse subjects while developing essential social-emotional skills. By working closely with families and the broader Bethlehem community, Fountain Hill Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation for all its learners.

530

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain Hill El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	385
Black	74
Asian	4
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
385 (72.6%)
Black
74 (14.0%)
White
64 (12.1%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)865-5881
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 76