HARRY S. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harry S. Fisher Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plymouth School District school district, located in Terryville, CT with about 331 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Harry S. Fisher Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Harry S. Fisher Elementary School, located in Terryville, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plymouth Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K–5 student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character education, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Terryville community, maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents to promote a collaborative educational atmosphere. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive practices, Harry S. Fisher Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps every student reach their full potential. For those looking for specific updates, school calendars, or administrative resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://fes.plymouth.k12.ct.us.

For more information, contact Harry S. Fisher Elementary School at (860) 314-2770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

79 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786-5329
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HARRY S. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Terryville, CT with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
26.1
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRY S. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.