Fountain City Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Knoxville, Tennessee 37918 · Knox County
#270 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#29803 of 50,301 nationally
About Fountain City Elementary
Fountain City Elementary is a public elementary located in Knoxville, in the Knox County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 379 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 270th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 379.
There are 78 schools in Knoxville; Fountain City Elementary ranks 20th of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fountain City Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fountain City Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gresham Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students · 286 m away
Central High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 864 m away
Shannondale Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 2.9 km away
Sterchi Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students · 3.2 km away
Whittle Springs Middle School
Knoxville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students · 3.3 km away
Adrian Burnett Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students · 3.6 km away
Inskip Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 4.1 km away
Brickey McCloud Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students · 4.1 km away
Lincoln Park Technology and Trade Center
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 4.6 km away
Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students · 4.6 km away
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379 students
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Riverside Elementary
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380 students
Reeves-Rogers Elementary
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Allons · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fountain City Elementary a good school?
Fountain City Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 43.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #270 of 913 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fountain City Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Fountain City Elementary ranks #270 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #29803 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fountain City Elementary?
Fountain City Elementary had 379 students in 2025.
Is Fountain City Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Fountain City Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fountain City Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fountain City Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.