Is Fisher Elementary a good school?

Fisher Elementary ranks 651 st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Fisher Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended Fisher Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fisher Elementary?

Students at Fisher Elementary are 74% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Fisher Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fisher Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Fisher Secondary

Fisher Elementary

Summary:

Fisher Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fisher, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the East Grand Forks Public Schools district, which is ranked 299 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Fisher Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.71%) compared to nearby schools like New Heights Elementary (68.58%) and Climax Elementary (70.83%), its academic performance, as measured by MCA-III test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (31.75%), Reading (41.54%), and Science (13.33%) are all below the state averages. Additionally, Fisher Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (53.57%), which is higher than the nearby schools.

The analysis of Fisher Elementary reveals some interesting findings and takeaways. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, suggesting that its academic performance is not keeping pace with the state average. The racial makeup of the school is not representative of the surrounding area, which could indicate potential issues with equity and access to educational opportunities for students of color. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch also suggests that the school may face challenges related to poverty and its impact on student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723-8888

(218) 891-4105

District: Fisher Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
651^st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,852

Students who attend Fisher Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fisher Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fisher Elementary ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Fisher Elementary employs 8.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fisher Elementary is $12,852.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fisher Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher Elementary 651^st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Fisher Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Fisher Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher Public School District 299^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Fisher Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	52.23	395^th	674	41.4%
2004	52.65	381^st	676	43.6%
2005	72.20	166^th	685	75.8%
2006	63.05	295^th	756	61.0%
2007	79.76	90^th	777	88.4%
2008	86.83	29^th	781	96.3%
2009	78.40	63^rd	434	85.5%
2010	75.26	142^nd	803	82.3%
2011	66.20	286^th	814	64.9%
2012	73.64	178^th	820	78.3%
2013	67.66	277^th	824	66.4%
2014	49.48	515^th	826	37.7%
2015	58.09	418^th	840	50.2%
2016	32.65	650^th	848	23.3%
2017	26.88	687^th	853	19.5%
2018	26.41	689^th	847	18.7%
2019	29.88	669^th	870	23.1%
2021	54.49	448^th	869	48.4%
2022	43.12	562^nd	858	34.5%
2023	42.64	555^th	845	34.3%
2024	30.36	651^st	881	26.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fisher Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.49	477^th	740	35.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Fisher Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.38	646^th	787	17.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Fisher Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	33.03	594^th	779	23.7%
2019	38.56	564^th	798	29.3%
2023	23.91	642^nd	799	19.6%
2024	28.12	638^th	826	22.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fisher Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	14.87	677^th	712	4.9%
2019	11.78	693^rd	722	4.0%
2021	39.84	480^th	710	32.4%
2022	33.27	545^th	725	24.8%
2023	27.84	583^rd	712	18.1%
2024	23.84	620^th	730	15.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fisher Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	122	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1989	112	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
1990	110	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1991	112	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1992	102	0	0	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	134
1993	102	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
1994	109	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1995	122	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1996	122	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1997	135	0	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	150
1998	137	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	1	149
1999	122	2	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	139
2000	136	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2001	145	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2002	116	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2003	116	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2004	129	0	0	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	152
2005	104	0	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	128
2006	143	0	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2007	131	1	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2008	135	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2009	133	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2010	125	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2011	120	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	130
2012	119	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	130
2013	122	2	0	12	0	0	1	0	137
2014	125	2	0	10	0	0	1	0	138
2015	126	2	0	12	0	0	0	0	140
2016	120	4	0	16	0	0	0	0	140
2017	120	4	1	14	1	0	4	0	144
2018	119	4	0	18	1	0	4	0	146
2019	120	4	0	20	0	0	4	0	148
2020	120	5	0	3	0	0	4	0	132
2021	100	6	0	5	0	0	4	0	115
2022	101	4	0	11	2	0	4	0	122
2023	113	4	0	19	1	0	3	0	140
2024	99	2	0	25	1	0	6	0	133

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Fisher Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	131	11.3	11.5	29.8
1989	120	10.6	11.3	0
1990	117	9.4	12.4	18.8
1991	134	10.6	12.6	25.4
1992	134	9.8	13.6	25.4
1993	126	10.3	12.2	28.6
1994	131	9.6	13.6	29.8
1995	134	7.6	17.6	15.7
1996	134	7.6	17.6	15.7
1997	150	7.9	19.0	20
1998	149	n/a	0.0	20.9
1999	139	9.6	14.5	16.5
2000	144	7.6	18.9	35.4
2001	149	10.0	14.9	23.5
2002	130	9.2	14.1	31.5
2003	130	9.2	14.1	31.5
2004	152	10.0	15.2	33.6
2005	128	9.6	13.3	36.7
2006	161	10.0	16.1	37.9
2007	150	10.6	14.2	30
2008	147	10.9	13.5	27.2
2009	144	11.1	13.0	28.5
2010	135	10.9	12.3	31.1
2011	130	10.4	12.5	33.1
2012	130	9.9	13.1	34.6
2013	137	10.4	13.1	45.3
2014	138	11.0	12.5	39.9
2015	140	9.0	15.5	44.3
2016	140	9.0	15.5	48.6
2017	144	11.1	12.9	47.9
2018	146	10.3	14.1	38.4
2019	148	10.2	14.5	41.2
2020	132	10.2	12.9	34.1
2021	115	10.8	10.5	24.3
2022	122	10.0	12.0	36.9
2023	140	10.0	14.0	53.6
2024	133	8.9	14.9	57.1

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 Fisher Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	131	11.3	11.5	29.8
1989	120	10.6	11.3	0
1990	117	9.4	12.4	18.8
1991	134	10.6	12.6	25.4
1992	134	9.8	13.6	25.4
1993	126	10.3	12.2	28.6
1994	131	9.6	13.6	29.8
1995	134	7.6	17.6	15.7
1996	134	7.6	17.6	15.7
1997	150	7.9	19.0	20
1998	149	n/a	0.0	20.9
1999	139	9.6	14.5	16.5
2000	144	7.6	18.9	35.4
2001	149	10.0	14.9	23.5
2002	130	9.2	14.1	31.5
2003	130	9.2	14.1	31.5
2004	152	10.0	15.2	33.6
2005	128	9.6	13.3	36.7
2006	161	10.0	16.1	37.9
2007	150	10.6	14.2	30
2008	147	10.9	13.5	27.2
2009	144	11.1	13.0	28.5
2010	135	10.9	12.3	31.1
2011	130	10.4	12.5	33.1
2012	130	9.9	13.1	34.6
2013	137	10.4	13.1	45.3
2014	138	11.0	12.5	39.9
2015	140	9.0	15.5	44.3
2016	140	9.0	15.5	48.6
2017	144	11.1	12.9	47.9
2018	146	10.3	14.1	38.4
2019	148	10.2	14.5	41.2
2020	132	10.2	12.9	34.1
2021	115	10.8	10.5	24.3
2022	122	10.0	12.0	36.9
2023	140	10.0	14.0	53.6
2024	133	8.9	14.9	57.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fisher Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,852

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fisher 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 669^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 555^th of 845 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)	64.7	64.7
3rd Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	64.7	64.7
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)	41.2	35.3	5.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	41.2	35.3	5.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)	42.1	37.5	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	42.1	37.5	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)	52.6	31.3	21.4%
4th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	52.6	31.3	21.4%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)	13.6	23.5	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	13.6	23.5	9.9%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)	45.5	64.7	19.3%
5th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	45.5	64.7	19.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Fisher Elementary)	28.6	58.8	30.3%
5th Grade Science (Fisher Public School District)	28.6	58.8	30.3%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)	47.1	20	27.1%
6th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)	47.1	20	27.1%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)	58.8	46.7	12.2%
6th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)	58.8	46.7	12.2%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	148	140	5.4%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	19	5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	113	5.8%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.2%	53.6%	12.4%

Schools Near Fisher Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Fisher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	313 Park Ave	Fisher	56723	Polk County	Fisher Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 891-4105	133	9	14.9	57.1%	99 (74.4%)	2 (1.5%)	25 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	30.4	651^st of 881 public elementary schools	26.1%		42.6	555^th of 845 public elementary schools	34.3%	96	66.7	37.5	20.0	15.0	31.8	41.7	43.8	33.3	45.5	41.5	13.3	13.3	$12,852
Crookston Pre-K Program	Public	PK	724 University Ave	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 281-2762	29	0	61.7	62.1%	16 (55.2%)	1 (3.4%)	9 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)													$3,128
Washington Elementary	Public	PK-K	724 University Ave	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 281-2762	117	10	11.8	59.8%	83 (70.9%)	2 (1.7%)	24 (20.5%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)													$12,613
Highland Elementary	Public	1-5	801 N Central Ave	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 281-5600	392	32	12.2	66.1%	216 (55.1%)	19 (4.8%)	109 (27.8%)	5 (1.3%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	58.6	393^rd of 881 public elementary schools	55.4%		61.3	355^th of 845 public elementary schools	58.0%	38	58.5	65.2	31.9		52.0	52.4	47.1	62.5		54.0	44.1	44.1	$12,289
South Point Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	1900 13th St SE	East Grand Forks	56721	Polk County	East Grand Forks Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(218) 773-1149	426	30	14.1	38.7%	311 (73.0%)	28 (6.6%)	56 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	38.1	593^rd of 881 public elementary schools	32.7%		43.6	544^th of 845 public elementary schools	35.6%	49	50.4	45.9	35.0		43.5	39.5	37.4	51.8		43.2	29.8	29.8	$10,356
Climax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 E Broadway	Climax	56523	Polk County	Climax-Shelly Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 857-2385	79	10	7.6	57.0%	55 (69.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (22.8%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	27.5	673^rd of 881 public elementary schools	23.6%		51.2	471^st of 845 public elementary schools	44.3%	202	23.1		30.8		22.9	15.4		53.9		28.6	38.5	38.5	$11,177
New Heights Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	1427 6th Ave NW	East Grand Forks	56721	Polk County	East Grand Forks Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(218) 773-0908	490	31	15.5	45.5%	343 (70.0%)	52 (10.6%)	56 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)								(n/a)													$9,315

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Schools Near Fisher Elementary