Fitch Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fitch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
22%
46%
(15-16)
42%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
12%
10%
Black
(15-16)
17%
15%
White
(15-16)
67%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Fitch Elementary School?
350 students attend Fitch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fitch Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitch Elementary School?
Fitch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fitch Elementary School offer ?
Fitch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fitch Elementary School part of?
Fitch Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.

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