Thomas Fitzwater El Sch

School Lane
Willow Grove, PA 19090

www.udsd.org/o/tfes

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

431

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Fitzwater El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	22
Black	51
Asian	38
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
269 (62.4%)
Black
51 (11.8%)
Two or More
50 (11.6%)
Asian
38 (8.8%)
Hispanic
22 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Dublin SD
Phone:	(215)784-0381
Website:	http://www.udsd.org/o/tfes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 79