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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:
651st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,852 Help


Students who attend Fisher Elementary usually attend:

High:    Fisher Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
13.6%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fisher Elementary ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (13.6%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fisher Elementary is $12,852.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fisher Elementary:

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

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Fisher Public School District:

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


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Rank History for Fisher Elementary

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.23 395th 674 41.4%
2004 52.65 381st 676 43.6%
2005 72.20 166th 685 75.8%
2006 63.05 295th 756 61.0%
2007 79.76 90th 777 88.4%
2008 86.83 29th 781 96.3%
2009 78.40 63rd 434 85.5%
2010 75.26 142nd 803 82.3%
2011 66.20 286th 814 64.9%
2012 73.64 178th 820 78.3%
2013 67.66 277th 824 66.4%
2014 49.48 515th 826 37.7%
2015 58.09 418th 840 50.2%
2016 32.65 650th 848 23.3%
2017 26.88 687th 853 19.5%
2018 26.41 689th 847 18.7%
2019 29.88 669th 870 23.1%
2021 54.49 448th 869 48.4%
2022 43.12 562nd 858 34.5%
2023 42.64 555th 845 34.3%
2024 30.36 651st 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 477th 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 646th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.03 594th 779 23.7%
2019 38.56 564th 798 29.3%
2023 23.91 642nd 799 19.6%
2024 28.12 638th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.87 677th 712 4.9%
2019 11.78 693rd 722 4.0%
2021 39.84 480th 710 32.4%
2022 33.27 545th 725 24.8%
2023 27.84 583rd 712 18.1%
2024 23.84 620th 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.

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fisher Elementary

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YearTotal 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 669th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 555th of 845 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)64.764.7
   3rd Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)64.764.7
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)41.235.3
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)41.235.3
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)42.137.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)42.137.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)52.631.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)52.631.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)13.623.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)13.623.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)45.564.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)45.564.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Fisher Elementary)28.658.8
 30.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fisher Public School District)28.658.8
 30.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary)47.120
 27.1%
   6th Grade Math (Fisher Public School District)47.120
 27.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Fisher Elementary)58.846.7
 12.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Fisher Public School District)58.846.7
 12.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students148140
 5.4%
African American44
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2019
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White120113
 5.8%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%53.6%
 12.4%

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

Students at Fisher Elementary are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Fisher Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Fisher Secondary

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Fisher Elementary.


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