Fitzwater Elementary School

School Lane
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fitzwater Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fitzwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Fitzwater Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Fitzwater Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitzwater Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#243 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
38%
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70-74%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fitzwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
15%
14%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Fitzwater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fitzwater Elementary School's ranking?
Fitzwater Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fitzwater Elementary School often compared to?
Fitzwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Beech School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fitzwater Elementary School?
425 students attend Fitzwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fitzwater Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzwater Elementary School?
Fitzwater Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fitzwater Elementary School offer ?
Fitzwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fitzwater Elementary School part of?
Fitzwater Elementary School is part of Upper Dublin SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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