- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbridge, VA
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313002783
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 27
- schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary ranks #7 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary shrank from 972 students in 2022-23 to 879 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 510313002783 · Woodbridge, VA Other · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 12:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary shrank from 972 students in 2022-23 to 879 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 829
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
829 students
What this shows Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary compares
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 12.1%
White 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Woodbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
875 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Springwoods Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Leesylvania Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Antietam Elementary
Standard public school
752 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
How many students attend Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary?
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary has 829 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 972 (2022-23) → 879 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary?
66.6% of students at Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary?
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary rank among schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary ranks #7 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.