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James Fitzgerald Elementary School

138 BEAL ROAD, WALTHAM, MA 02453

Ranked 25 of 142 in Massachusetts

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James Fitzgerald Elementary School

138 BEAL ROAD, WALTHAM, MA 02453

About James Fitzgerald Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
381
Total Students
$86009
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.3%
Asian 4.8%
Hispanic 31.7%
Black 2.6%
Two+ Races 5.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.3%
Asian
4.8%
Hispanic
31.7%
Black
2.6%
Two+ Races
5.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 381
47.1%
179 Female
52.9%
202 Male

Student Population

381 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

372 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

James Fitzgerald Elementary School Contact Information

Address

138 BEAL ROAD, WALTHAM, MA 02453

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Phone

(781) 314-5685

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

James FitzGerald Elementary’s November calendar highlights upcoming holiday closures and an early release day, reflecting the school’s organized academic planning.

FAQ

Q1: Are there programs in music or art at James Fitzgerald Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students receive instruction in art and music each week.

Q2: How does James Fitzgerald Elementary keep students safe?

Ans. The school has a safety plan in place, with training for staff, secure entrances, and regular practice drills.

Q3: Are there any parent–teacher organizations at James Fitzgerald Elementary?

Ans. Yes, families are encouraged to join the PTA to volunteer and support the school community.

Q4: Does James Fitzgerald Elementary have play equipment?

Ans. Yes, the school has a large playground with play equipment and green space for recess and physical education.

Q5: What community events does James Fitzgerald Elementary organize?

Ans. James Fitzgerald Elementary organizes seasonal festivals, organizes reading challenges, and fundraising events to engage families in an active school community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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