Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fisher Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fisher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fisher Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fisher Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
40%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
42%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fisher Elementary School's ranking?
Fisher Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fisher Elementary School often compared to?
Fisher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, Anson Elementary School, J C Hoglan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Fisher Elementary School?
375 students attend Fisher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fisher Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fisher Elementary School offer ?
Fisher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fisher Elementary School part of?
Fisher Elementary School is part of Marshalltown Comm School District.
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