Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 376 students in grades PK-4 in Marshalltown, Iowa, which is part of the Marshalltown Community School District. While the district is ranked 288 out of 311 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Fisher Elementary stands out with its more diverse student population and relatively stronger academic performance compared to other schools in the district.
Fisher Elementary has a student population that is 41.49% White, 42.82% Hispanic, and 9.04% Asian, which is a higher percentage of minority students than the other nearby schools like J C Hoglan Elementary School and Anson Elementary School. Additionally, Fisher Elementary's test scores, while below the state average, are generally higher than the Marshalltown Community School District average, with 70.5% of 3rd graders and 71% of 4th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the district averages of 64.2% and 66.5% respectively.
However, Fisher Elementary also faces unique challenges, with 69.15% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the school's declining statewide ranking, from 328 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 412 out of 565 in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, Fisher Elementary's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 may indicate more individualized attention for students, which could help support their academic success.
Marshalltown Community School District
Fisher Elementary School ranks 412th of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Fisher Elementary School.
Students at Fisher Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 41% White, 9% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend Fisher Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : B R Miller Middle SchoolMiddle : Lenihan Intermediate SchoolHigh : Marshalltown High School