FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fountain Hill El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bethlehem Area SD school district, located in Bethlehem, PA with about 515 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Fountain Hill El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Fountain Hill El Sch at (610) 865-5881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-4499
(610) 865-5881
http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bethlehem, PA with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bethlehem Area SD
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 47.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 515 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.5%
- White
- 14.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.