Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary

15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193

fitzgeraldes.pwcs.edu/

829 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School is a public school located in Woodbridge, Virginia, and is part of the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Fannie W. Fitzgerald, a dedicated educator and community leader who served the Prince William County school system for many years. The school is situated in a residential area, fostering a close-knit environment that prioritizes academic achievement, character development, and active family involvement.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while also integrating technology and creative enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future success. With a focus on the "whole child," the school promotes a positive school culture characterized by strong community partnerships, dedicated teaching staff, and a variety of extracurricular programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth.

829

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	200
Black	398
Asian	100
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
398 (48.0%)
Hispanic
200 (24.1%)
Asian
100 (12.1%)
White
72 (8.7%)
Two or More
55 (6.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)583-4195
Website:	http://fitzgeraldes.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	591
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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	164
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	148
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	400	48.3%
Male	429	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)