Fountain City Elementary

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fountain City Elementary School, located on Montbelle Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the historic Fountain City community. As part of the Knox County School district, the institution is known for its traditional academic focus and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere within the larger urban landscape of Knoxville. The school emphasizes foundational learning and character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Fountain City Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community involvement and active parent-teacher engagement. The school frequently benefits from the support of local families and long-standing community partnerships, which help provide extracurricular opportunities and enrich the overall student experience. With its convenient location in a well-established neighborhood, the school remains a focal point for local families who value a classic public elementary education experience centered on academic growth and community connectivity.

400

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain City Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	71
Black	35
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
262 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
71 (17.7 %)
Black
35 (8.7 %)
Two or More
30 (7.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Knox County
Phone:	(865)689-1445
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 3

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fountain City Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fountain City Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	52.5%
Male	190	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)