Enrollment
431
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fitzwater El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fitzwater El Sch
Fitzwater El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, enrolling 431 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Upper Dublin Sd spends $21,962 per pupil, 22% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Willow Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Willow Hill Sch (362 students): Fitzwater El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 10.6:1).
Upper Dublin Sd also operates Upper Dublin Hs (1,272 students) and Sandy Run Ms (962 students) alongside Fitzwater El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fitzwater El Sch compares
Fitzwater El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Dublin Sd, which includes Fitzwater El Sch.
$21,962
Per student
+22%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.7%
State 16.6%
Federal 2.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Willow Grove on the city page.
Is Fitzwater El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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