FITZWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fitzwater El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Upper Dublin SD school district, located in Willow Grove, PA with about 394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Fitzwater El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School (TFES) is a public K-5 school located in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and is a key member of the Upper Dublin School District. The school is named after Thomas Fitzwater, a historical figure in the region, and prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school’s mission emphasizes academic excellence, the development of critical thinking skills, and the promotion of character education to help students transition successfully to the district's middle and high school levels.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. The curriculum is comprehensive, often featuring robust extracurricular programs, technology integration, and personalized support services designed to meet diverse learning needs. By utilizing the resources of the Upper Dublin School District, Thomas Fitzwater Elementary offers a rigorous educational program in a nurturing setting, consistently aiming to prepare its young learners to become responsible, productive citizens.

For more information, contact Fitzwater El Sch at (215) 784-0381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

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Willow Grove, PA 19090
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FITZWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Willow Grove, PA with about 394 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Upper Dublin SD
Total Students:
394
Teachers:
25.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 394 students

White
66.0%
Asian
11.9%
Black or African American
11.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
4.8%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.