Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Summary:

Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia, serving 972 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (49.49%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 15.61% to 46.43% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 77.52% in 2023-2024, compared to 76.27% for the district and 70.11% for the state. Additionally, Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, placing it in the 2-star category on the SchoolDigger rating system.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary ranking 114 out of 588 Virginia elementary schools for African American students, but only 217 out of 238 for Asian students. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52% to 66.56% in recent years, which is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Leesylvania Elementary (29.91%) and Mary G. Porter Traditional (91.4%).


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive
       Woodbridge, VA  22193


(703) 583-4195

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
627th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,456 Help


Students who attend Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rippon Middle
High:    Freedom High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  972

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.5%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Compare Details Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 48th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary is $8,456. 39 elementary schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary 627th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 20.80 1029th 1113 7.5%
2011 29.57 945th 1117 15.4%
2012 30.94 928th 1117 16.9%
2013 32.61 850th 1120 24.1%
2014 24.25 965th 1110 13.1%
2015 18.58 990th 1100 10.0%
2016 17.89 993rd 1096 9.4%
2017 37.46 800th 1099 27.2%
2018 29.11 887th 1097 19.1%
2019 48.39 657th 1105 40.5%
2021 44.36 665th 1103 39.7%
2022 40.64 718th 1109 35.3%
2023 38.35 742nd 1114 33.4%
2024 49.09 627th 1114 43.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.70 222nd 245 9.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.08 211th 300 29.7%
2024 58.19 121st 306 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.60 471st 1036 54.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.82 664th 1100 39.6%
2024 51.71 587th 1098 46.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.22 174th 182 4.4%
2024 37.68 138th 195 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.71 796th 1093 27.2%
2024 45.21 668th 1101 39.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.08 221st 230 3.9%
2024 16.36 217th 238 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.25 181st 579 68.7%
2024 76.22 114th 588 80.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.18 390th 564 30.9%
2024 39.37 401st 580 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.67 734th 984 25.4%
2024 62.25 390th 979 60.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Open Quote My kids have been going to this school for 4 years. Different children at different ages. Beautiful school on the outside, and when we moved into our neighborhood, we thought the schools would reflect that.

Not so, the first years, were dealing with a outspoken, self centered principal. Next, they brought in a different prinicpal. While she seemed to be better, she is more focused on disciplining my children, not listening to what they say and defending her teachers to the nth degree, even if they are Absolutely wrong. She has requested grant funds for her purposes in the school from the student parent teacher student organization. Hard earned money by the parents and teachers of the school, and just put in the pool of money she uses for her own school purposes.

There is no incentive to learn and pushing the kids to strive, and it is highly disappointing. Leadership starts at the top and trickles down. What I mean by that is that the teachers Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 3, 2013

Open Quote i love this school but this one teacher didnt like my daughter in 4th grade but on to 5th she hasnt had any problems or struggles and that 4th grade teacher needs to immprove. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Open Quote My son entered this school in kindergarten and is now finishing first grade. He LOVES the staff and teachers and does not want to return to his base school. The education is top-notch and the teachers work very hard to help all children succeed. The office and administration have proven to be very supportive of my child and the family. What a wonderful school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 101 398 55 153 1 n/a n/a 53 761
2010 110 458 54 184 1 n/a n/a 66 873
2011 69 407 71 212 4 0 84 0 847
2012 72 387 67 233 2 0 63 0 824
2013 74 390 72 250 2 1 48 0 837
2014 86 438 58 245 0 2 35 0 864
2015 79 417 64 223 0 2 37 0 822
2016 78 436 62 248 0 3 40 0 867
2017 75 467 70 248 0 5 43 0 908
2018 60 460 75 213 1 2 34 0 845
2019 69 472 63 210 1 2 29 0 846
2020 62 488 60 193 1 2 32 0 838
2021 78 446 69 200 2 2 43 0 840
2022 92 478 82 208 2 0 40 0 902
2023 101 481 107 229 2 0 52 0 972

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 761 41.0 18.6 57.9
2010 873 48.0 18.1 57.6
2011 847 50.5 16.7 59
2012 824 42.1 19.5 60.2
2013 837 42.0 19.9 61.2
2014 864 52.7 16.3 63
2015 822 52.0 15.8 63.9
2016 867 51.0 17.0 62.5
2017 908 55.2 16.4 60.7
2018 845 51.3 16.4 61.4
2019 846 53.9 15.6 61.1
2020 838 55.3 15.1 56
2021 840 57.3 14.6 n/a
2022 902 52.2 17.2 52
2023 972 69.0 14.0 66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 761 41.0 18.6 57.9
2010 873 48.0 18.1 57.6
2011 847 50.5 16.7 59
2012 824 42.1 19.5 60.2
2013 837 42.0 19.9 61.2
2014 864 52.7 16.3 63
2015 822 52.0 15.8 63.9
2016 867 51.0 17.0 62.5
2017 908 55.2 16.4 60.7
2018 845 51.3 16.4 61.4
2019 846 53.9 15.6 61.1
2020 838 55.3 15.1 56
2021 840 57.3 14.6 n/a
2022 902 52.2 17.2 52
2023 972 69.0 14.0 66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $352 (4.4%) $7,723 (95.6%) $8,075
2020 $356 (4.3%) $7,830 (95.7%) $8,186
2021 $580 (6.9%) $7,876 (93.1%) $8,456

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 657th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 742nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)8070.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8575.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)6158.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7269.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)8560.1
 24.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8675.8
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)7170.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)7877.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)8661.1
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Prince William County Public Schools)8474.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)8363.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Prince William County Public Schools)8172.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary)7864
 14%
   5th Grade English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students846972
 14.9%
African American472481
 1.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian63107
 69.8%
Hispanic210229
 9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White69101
 46.4%
Two or More Races2952
 79.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%66.6%
 5.5%


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Students at Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary are 49% African American, 24% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 10% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 972 students attended Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary.

Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary ranks 627th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fannie W. FitzGerald Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rippon Middle
High : Freedom High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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