Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fountain Inn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Fountain Inn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Fountain Inn Elementary School's student population of 835 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Fountain Inn Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Inn Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
33%
31%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Fountain Inn Elementary School is ranked #316 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fountain Inn Elementary School often compared to?
Fountain Inn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fountain Inn Elementary School?
835 students attend Fountain Inn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fountain Inn Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Inn Elementary School?
Fountain Inn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Inn Elementary School offer ?
Fountain Inn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Inn Elementary School part of?
Fountain Inn Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 5/3/2010The administration at FI Elementary seems focused more on its pet projects than educating all students. The principal is unresponsive to parental concerns, making me seriously consider private education for my daughter. It's been a very disappointing experience for my family.Review Fountain Inn Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The administration at FI Elementary seems focused more on its pet projects than educating all students. The principal is unresponsive to parental concerns, making me seriously consider private education for my daughter. It's been a very disappointing experience for my family.
Review Fountain Inn Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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