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Fitzgerald El

5201 CREEK VALLEY DR, ARLINGTON, TX, 76018

About Fitzgerald El

Fitzgerald Elementary is a public school in Arlington, Texas, that serves students from prekindergarten to sixth grade. There are about 550 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 16 to 1. Fitzgerald Elementary has a well-rounded academic program that focuses on reading and writing, math, and getting students involved. The school has a wide range of students, which makes the learning environment more welcoming. About 39% of students are proficient or better in math, and about 53% are proficient or better in reading. This is better than what a lot of nearby schools have. The school's teaching method is based on helping students do better by using specific learning strategies and providing regular academic support. Fitzgerald Elementary does better than most schools at reading and is still building on its academic base. This school is considered one of best elementary schools in Texas.

Fitzgerald El Contact Information

Address

5201 CREEK VALLEY DR, ARLINGTON, TX, 76018

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Phone

(682) 867-5300

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Website

aisd.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 53% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
550
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 637 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fitzgerald El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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: 8:10 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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.

Student Demographics

White 9.64%
Asian 3.09%
Hispanic 48.73%
Black 32.91%
Two+ Races 4.91%
Native Am. 0.55%
White
9.64%
Asian
3.09%
Hispanic
48.73%
Black
32.91%
Two+ Races
4.91%
Native Am.
0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 550
47.82%
263 Female
52.18%
287 Male

Student Population

550 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

550 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Fitzgerald Elementary received a grant from the Arlington Education Foundation to grow its robotics program. The funding will provide: LEGO SPIKE Prime expansion kits, iPads for coding, Competition tables and robots for younger students, This allows more students to engage in STEM learning and coding from an early age

FAQ

Q1. How does Fitzgerald El help people learn how to solve problems?

Ans. Teachers use real-life situations and inquiry-based learning to help students think critically.

Q2. What kinds of extra activities can students do?

Ans. Students can take part in creative projects, special programs, and classroom activities.

Q3: How does the school help students improve their communication skills?

Ans. Group discussions, presentations, and working together help students get better at talking to each other.

Q4: What do teachers do to help students stay organized?

Ans. Teachers help students keep their routines and manage their work.

Q5. How does the school make the environment more welcoming?

Ans. A positive atmosphere is created by inclusive teaching methods and strong relationships between teachers and students.

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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