Below Average
#1890 of 2,228 schools in WA
Fisher Elementary School
Elementary School · Lynden School District · Lynden, WA
A Lynden School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 N 14TH ST, Lynden, WA 98264
- Math 36% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fisher Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fisher Elementary School 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,225
Median home value
$538,100
Median rent
$1,611/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Lynden AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Lynden Christian Schools: AdministrationPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lynden School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,842NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fisher Elementary School is listed in Lynden School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fisher Elementary School
Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lynden, WA, part of Lynden School District, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,890 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fisher Elementary School
What grades does Fisher Elementary School serve?
Fisher Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fisher Elementary School rank in WA?
Fisher Elementary School ranks #1,890 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Fisher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fisher Elementary School 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fisher Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fisher Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fisher Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fisher Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fisher Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fisher Elementary School?
51.5% of students at Fisher Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Whatcom County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (360) 354-4291
- Area population (ZIP 98264)
- 22,365
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98264; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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