- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willow Grove, PA
Fitzwater El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fitzwater El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422439003385
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fitzwater El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Willow Grove · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fitzwater El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzwater El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willow Grove, PA.
School address
District: Upper Dublin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422439003385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Fitzwater El Sch held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 422439003385 · Willow Grove, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.5:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Dublin Hs (1,272 students)
Fitzwater El Sch held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fitzwater El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Dublin H
Upper Dublin Hs
1,272 students
- Sandy Run Ms
Sandy Run Ms
962 students
- Fort Washingto
Fort Washington El Sch
518 students
- Jarrettown El 454
Jarrettown El Sch
454 students
- Maple Glen El 452
Maple Glen El Sch
452 students
- This school 431
Fitzwater El Sch
431 students
What this shows Fitzwater El Sch reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fitzwater El Sch compares
Fitzwater El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 68% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,224
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Fitzwater El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Dublin Sd reports $22,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fitzwater El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dublin Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Run Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jarrettown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Glen El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fitzwater El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Willow Grove
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fitzwater El Sch
How many students attend Fitzwater El Sch?
Fitzwater El Sch has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willow Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fitzwater El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fitzwater El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Fitzwater El Sch?
18.5% of students at Fitzwater El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fitzwater El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fitzwater El Sch is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Willow Grove, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fitzwater El Sch?
Fitzwater El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Fitzwater El Sch rank among public schools in Willow Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fitzwater El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willow Grove, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Upper Dublin Sd?
Besides Fitzwater El Sch, Upper Dublin Sd also operates Upper Dublin Hs (1,272 students), Sandy Run Ms (962 students), and Fort Washington El Sch (518 students). See the Upper Dublin Sd district page for the complete list.