FITZGERALD EL

5201 CREEK VALLEY DR
ARLINGTON, TX 76018

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fitzgerald Elementary, located on Creek Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas, is a neighborhood school within the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of a large urban district, Fitzgerald focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with state standards, often emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond standard academics, Fitzgerald Elementary works to cultivate a supportive campus environment that prioritizes student growth and community engagement. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and fostering inclusivity. Families in the area generally benefit from the school's proximity to residential neighborhoods and its role as a hub for local events, extracurricular activities, and parent-teacher partnerships designed to support the overall development of the student body.

451

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FITZGERALD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	234
Black	141
Asian	13
Two or More	19
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
234 (51.9%)
Black
141 (31.3%)
White
39 (8.6%)
Two or More
19 (4.2%)
Asian
13 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 58