RUTH FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ruth Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) school district, located in Tonopah, AZ with about 674 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Ruth Fisher Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ruth Fisher Elementary School, located in Tonopah, Arizona, serves as a central educational institution within the Saddle Mountain Unified School District. Positioned on West Indian School Road, the school provides academic instruction for students in the rural, growing community of Tonopah. As part of a smaller district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where educators aim to support the developmental and academic needs of their students through a structured K-8 curriculum.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by emphasizing core academic standards and personal growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Ruth Fisher Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices while maintaining a focus on community engagement. Parents and community members can access further details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.smusd90.org.

For more information, contact Ruth Fisher Elementary School at (623) 474-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

38201 W. Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
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RUTH FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tonopah, AZ with about 674 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
674
Teachers:
32.54
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 674 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.5%
White
43.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.