Below Average
#1722 of 1,992 schools in MN
Fisher Elementary
Elementary School · Fisher Public School District · Fisher, MN
An elementary school in Fisher, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
313 PARK AVE, Fisher, MN 56723
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fisher Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fisher Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low175/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,333
Median home value
$214,400
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fisher Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fisher Elementary is listed in FISHER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fisher Elementary
Fisher Elementary is a public elementary school in Fisher, MN, part of Fisher Public School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,722 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fisher Elementary
What grades does Fisher Elementary serve?
Fisher Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fisher Elementary?
Fisher Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fisher Elementary rank in MN?
Fisher Elementary ranks #1,722 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fisher Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fisher Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fisher Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fisher Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fisher Elementary a charter school?
No, Fisher Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fisher Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fisher Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fisher Elementary?
57.1% of students at Fisher Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (218) 891-4105
- Area population (ZIP 56723)
- 912
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56723; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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