Public elementary schoolGrades PK–6Arlington ISD

Fitzgerald Elementary

5201 Creek Valley Dr, Arlington, TX 76018 · (682) 867-5300

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 5 points from 2025Down from a B (82) in 2025.
451students
12.5students per teacher
94.2%attendance
18thof 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools
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BCCBACCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Fitzgerald Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 68

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Fitzgerald Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level74%
Meets grade level48%
Arlington ISD elementary schools: 38.7%
Masters grade level17%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

451students in 2024–25Down 18% from 550 the year before
12.5students per teacher36 full-time teachers
17.5average class sizeArlington ISD elementary schools: 18.1
7.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,510average teacher base pay
83.6%from low-income familiesArlington ISD elementary schools: 77.7%
23.1%English learners
8.4%in gifted & talented
18.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 51.9%African American 31.3%White 8.6%Two or More Races 4.2%Asian 2.9%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BBryant ElementaryArlington ISD · 81 · 0.7 mi CManara STEM Academy - ArlingtonManara Academy · 78 · 1.0 mi CTrinity Basin Preparatory - ArlingtonTrinity Basin Preparatory · 70 · 1.2 mi BWest ElementaryArlington ISD · 81 · 1.3 mi ABeckham ElementaryArlington ISD · 91 · 1.4 mi CWilliams ElementaryArlington ISD · 76 · 1.6 mi PDr. R. W. Goines STEM AcademyPrivate · 5–12 · 1.0 mi
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Questions about Fitzgerald Elementary

What is Fitzgerald Elementary’s TEA rating?

Fitzgerald Elementary earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (82) in 2025.

What grades does Fitzgerald Elementary serve?

Grades PK–6. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 5201 Creek Valley Dr in Arlington.

How many students go to Fitzgerald Elementary?

451 students in 2024–25, down 18% from 550 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Fitzgerald Elementary compare with other Arlington ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 18th of 52 Arlington ISD elementary schools. 8% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Fitzgerald Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.