Fountain Elementary School vs Sankofa Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Elementary School
Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Sankofa Montessori
Forest Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
144 students
| Measure | Fountain Elementary School Forest Park, Georgia | Sankofa Montessori Forest Park, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1041 of 1,308 | #837 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #43214 of 50,301 | #37978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 437 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Forest Park | Forest Park |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sankofa Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 22.6).
- •Sankofa Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 100%).
- •Fountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Fountain Elementary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 144.
- •Fountain Elementary School is a public school while Sankofa Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fountain Elementary School better than Sankofa Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Sankofa Montessori ranks higher (30.9 vs 22.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fountain Elementary School and Sankofa Montessori?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and Forest Park in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Elementary School: 437. Sankofa Montessori: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Elementary School and Sankofa Montessori rank in Georgia?
Fountain Elementary School is 1041st of 1,308 and Sankofa Montessori is 837th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).