Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)

Joseph E Fisher School serves 46 students in grades 1-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
46 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
18%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
65%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
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School District Name
S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Joseph E Fisher School?
46 students attend Joseph E Fisher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Joseph E Fisher School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph E Fisher School?
Joseph E Fisher School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph E Fisher School offer ?
Joseph E Fisher School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Joseph E Fisher School part of?
Joseph E Fisher School is part of S Will County Cooperative For Special Education School District.

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