Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fitzwater El Sch serves the southeast part of Willow Grove, PA, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2.5 miles at its furthest points.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School is ranked #412 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School?
431 students attend Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School?
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School part of?
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School is part of Upper Dublin School District.
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