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Fisher Elementary School

Summary:

Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lynden, Washington, serving 527 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lynden School District, which is ranked 103 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Fisher Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average, its academic performance has consistently lagged behind nearby schools like Vossbeck Elementary School and Isom Elementary School, which are also part of the Lynden School District. Fisher Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than the district and state averages, and the school's overall ranking has dropped from the top 25% in 2012-2013 to the bottom 30% in recent years.

However, Fisher Elementary's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 30% of Washington elementary schools for this subgroup. This suggests the school may have effective strategies in place for supporting language learners. Applying similar approaches to other student subgroups, such as special education and low-socioeconomic status students, could potentially help improve the school's overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 N 14th St
       Lynden, WA  98264

(360) 354-4291

District: Lynden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
731st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,421 Help


Students who attend Fisher Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lynden Middle School
High:    Lynden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.4%
Hispanic:
37.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fisher Elementary School ranks worse than 62.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lynden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fisher Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lynden School District. Racial makeup is: White (56.4%), Hispanic (37.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lynden School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School is 16.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Lynden School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fisher Elementary School is $17,421, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lynden School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fisher Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher Elementary School 731st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Fisher Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lynden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynden School District 103rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fisher Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.55 442nd 1069 58.7%
2008 69.01 312th 1067 70.8%
2009 73.90 233rd 1072 78.3%
2010 63.70 365th 1088 66.5%
2011 66.51 349th 1092 68.0%
2012 61.88 422nd 1097 61.5%
2013 74.08 250th 1106 77.4%
2015 48.35 557th 1067 47.8%
2016 50.23 533rd 1053 49.4%
2017 44.80 597th 1056 43.5%
2018 44.48 588th 1054 44.2%
2019 29.02 845th 1130 25.2%
2021 34.98 687th 1107 37.9%
2022 32.81 790th 1169 32.4%
2023 29.61 835th 1169 28.6%
2024 36.46 731st 1168 37.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.06 160th 333 52.0%
2019 50.69 89th 248 64.1%
2024 61.85 96th 320 70.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.30 82nd 637 87.1%
2019 35.93 347th 566 38.7%
2021 15.85 156th 158 1.3%
2022 39.24 272nd 478 43.1%
2023 22.13 265th 308 14.0%
2024 51.43 158th 339 53.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.48 476th 835 43.0%
2019 25.80 809th 979 17.4%
2021 45.02 436th 854 48.9%
2022 28.96 799th 1019 21.6%
2023 41.10 612th 1013 39.6%
2024 51.89 474th 1024 53.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 495th 1004 50.7%
2019 29.47 810th 1068 24.2%
2021 38.58 588th 1008 41.7%
2022 29.72 786th 1100 28.5%
2023 29.71 790th 1094 27.8%
2024 32.29 757th 1093 30.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.44 428th 999 57.2%
2019 30.26 782nd 1075 27.3%
2021 30.55 699th 1025 31.8%
2022 37.22 676th 1113 39.3%
2023 28.66 798th 1099 27.4%
2024 39.93 653rd 1099 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.48 565th 697 18.9%
2021 31.86 343rd 501 31.5%
2022 22.35 599th 694 13.7%
2023 20.55 552nd 633 12.8%
2024 34.08 450th 651 30.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fisher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 438th 833 47.4%
2019 31.57 774th 1027 24.6%
2021 39.99 568th 943 39.8%
2022 44.25 573rd 1031 44.4%
2023 32.87 727th 1011 28.1%
2024 36.74 663rd 1009 34.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fisher Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 599 5 13 66 9 n/a n/a 0 692
1989 626 4 14 64 6 n/a n/a 0 714
1990 382 0 10 52 7 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 383 1 9 55 3 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 387 2 10 51 12 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 394 2 9 55 9 n/a n/a 0 469
1994 436 3 16 61 17 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 525 17 17 87 19 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 525 17 17 87 19 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 460 3 15 77 9 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 327 1 9 53 6 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 314 2 12 51 6 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 316 4 13 52 10 n/a n/a 0 395
2001 272 3 12 77 6 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 252 3 7 86 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 252 3 7 86 3 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 254 3 7 75 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 264 3 4 89 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 270 3 7 81 6 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 256 4 5 95 2 n/a n/a 1 363
2008 245 4 5 88 3 n/a n/a 4 349
2009 264 2 4 97 4 n/a n/a 5 376
2010 252 4 3 117 6 n/a n/a 4 386
2011 243 3 2 129 1 0 9 0 387
2012 223 1 2 135 0 0 10 0 371
2013 217 4 3 128 0 0 10 0 362
2014 202 7 4 122 0 1 6 0 342
2015 230 6 5 125 1 1 7 0 375
2016 246 6 7 135 1 1 7 0 403
2017 276 2 7 143 3 0 13 0 444
2018 254 2 11 144 2 1 12 0 426
2019 282 1 10 147 3 2 22 0 467
2020 279 1 14 145 1 0 26 0 466
2021 199 0 11 110 1 0 22 0 343
2022 272 2 7 165 1 1 18 0 466
2023 297 4 8 198 4 1 15 0 527

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 692 29.0 23.8 0
1989 714 30.0 23.8 n/a
1990 451 21.0 21.4 0
1991 451 21.7 20.7 n/a
1992 462 23.8 19.4 n/a
1993 469 23.2 20.2 n/a
1994 533 24.1 22.1 n/a
1995 665 26.7 24.9 n/a
1996 665 26.7 24.9 n/a
1997 564 25.9 21.8 n/a
1998 396 18.0 22.0 n/a
1999 385 16.0 24.1 n/a
2000 395 17.9 22.1 n/a
2001 370 18.0 20.6 n/a
2002 351 18.1 19.4 42.2
2003 351 18.1 19.4 42.2
2004 341 19.0 17.9 38.1
2005 361 18.9 19.1 44.3
2006 367 20.0 18.4 41.1
2007 363 20.5 17.7 48.6
2008 349 22.1 15.8 50.1
2009 376 22.1 17.0 50.7
2010 386 20.0 19.2 56.3
2011 387 22.0 17.5 51.7
2012 371 21.0 17.6 53.9
2013 362 20.5 17.6 52.5
2014 342 n/a n/a 52.3
2015 375 22.0 17.0 50.1
2016 403 24.0 16.7 50.1
2017 444 26.1 17.0 51.4
2018 426 26.4 16.1 47.7
2019 467 28.3 16.4 43.5
2020 466 29.9 15.5 44
2021 343 27.0 12.7 40.2
2022 466 31.8 14.6 27.7
2023 527 31.4 16.7 55.8

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 692 29.0 23.8 0
1989 714 30.0 23.8 n/a
1990 451 21.0 21.4 0
1991 451 21.7 20.7 n/a
1992 462 23.8 19.4 n/a
1993 469 23.2 20.2 n/a
1994 533 24.1 22.1 n/a
1995 665 26.7 24.9 n/a
1996 665 26.7 24.9 n/a
1997 564 25.9 21.8 n/a
1998 396 18.0 22.0 n/a
1999 385 16.0 24.1 n/a
2000 395 17.9 22.1 n/a
2001 370 18.0 20.6 n/a
2002 351 18.1 19.4 42.2
2003 351 18.1 19.4 42.2
2004 341 19.0 17.9 38.1
2005 361 18.9 19.1 44.3
2006 367 20.0 18.4 41.1
2007 363 20.5 17.7 48.6
2008 349 22.1 15.8 50.1
2009 376 22.1 17.0 50.7
2010 386 20.0 19.2 56.3
2011 387 22.0 17.5 51.7
2012 371 21.0 17.6 53.9
2013 362 20.5 17.6 52.5
2014 342 n/a n/a 52.3
2015 375 22.0 17.0 50.1
2016 403 24.0 16.7 50.1
2017 444 26.1 17.0 51.4
2018 426 26.4 16.1 47.7
2019 467 28.3 16.4 43.5
2020 466 29.9 15.5 44
2021 343 27.0 12.7 40.2
2022 466 31.8 14.6 27.7
2023 527 31.4 16.7 55.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Fisher Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201679.2%0.0%0.0%5.6%84.7%80.6%90.3%83.3%86.1%80.6%
201781.5%0.0%0.0%1.2%2.5%86.4%87.7%87.7%86.4%87.7%87.7%
201884.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%4.0%89.3%88.0%94.7%90.7%89.3%88.0%
201982.1%1.2%0.0%3.6%4.8%86.9%88.1%90.5%83.3%86.9%88.1%
202089.4%3.5%2.4%1.2%2.4%92.9%91.8%97.7%91.8%90.6%95.3%95.3%95.3%91.8%
202179.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%81.3%81.3%81.3%81.3%81.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%81.3%
202285.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%86.3%88.8%88.8%87.5%88.8%90.0%90.0%90.0%88.8%
202385.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.5%87.5%89.8%87.5%87.5%88.6%88.6%88.6%87.5%
202481.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.4%84.0%88.9%81.5%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%84.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.9%0.4%0.6%3.4%96.2%96.2%96.8%95.7%96.4%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fisher Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $504 (4.1%) $11,718 (95.9%) $12,222
2020 $568 (4.9%) $11,078 (95.1%) $11,646
2021 $956 (5.9%) $15,362 (94.1%) $16,318
2022 $1,144 (6.6%) $16,277 (93.4%) $17,421

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fisher Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 845th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 835th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fisher Elementary School)5037.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lynden School District)56.245.7
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Fisher Elementary School)45.541.5
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Lynden School District)55.247.4
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fisher Elementary School)59.546.3
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lynden School District)59.149.2
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary School)54.846.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Lynden School District)57.849.2
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fisher Elementary School)39.341.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lynden School District)53.447.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Fisher Elementary School)20.219.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Lynden School District)3926.5
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Fisher Elementary School)34.130.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Lynden School District)45.344.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fisher Elementary School)48.941.8
 7.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lynden School District)61.952.5
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Fisher Elementary School)38.635.9
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Lynden School District)50.936.8
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Fisher Elementary School)34.130.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Lynden School District)49.149.5
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students467527
 12.8%
African American14
 300%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic147198
 34.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White282297
 5.3%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%55.8%
 12.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fisher Elementary School

Fisher Elementary School ranks 731st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fisher Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lynden Middle School
High : Lynden High School

Students at Fisher Elementary School are 56% White, 38% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Fisher Elementary School.


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