Excellent
#395 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Dublin Sd · Willow Grove, PA
An Upper Dublin Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
School Lane, Willow Grove, PA 19090
- Math 72% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,341
Median home value
$338,000
Median rent
$1,606/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Hill SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Roslyn SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Jarrettown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Queen of Angels Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 181 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upper Dublin Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch is listed in Upper Dublin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch is a public elementary school in Willow Grove, PA, part of Upper Dublin Sd, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch
What grades does Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch serve?
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch?
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch rank in PA?
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch ranks #395 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch a charter school?
No, Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch?
23.9% of students at Thomas Fitzwater EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (215) 784-0381
- Area population (ZIP 19090)
- 19,926
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19090; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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