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.
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 who attend Fisher Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : B R Miller Middle SchoolMiddle : Lenihan Intermediate SchoolHigh : Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown Community School District
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.