Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fitzpatrick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fitzpatrick Elementary School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fitzpatrick Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fitzpatrick Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitzpatrick Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzpatrick Elementary School's ranking?
Fitzpatrick Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fitzpatrick Elementary School often compared to?
Fitzpatrick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dannelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
385 students attend Fitzpatrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fitzpatrick Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitzpatrick Elementary School?
Fitzpatrick Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fitzpatrick Elementary School offer ?
Fitzpatrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzpatrick Elementary School part of?
Fitzpatrick Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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