Harry S. Fisher Elementary School

79 North Main Street
Terryville, CT 06786

fes.plymouth.k12.ct.us

304 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

304

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry S. Fisher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	58
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	16

White
223 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (19.1 %)
Two or More
16 (5.3 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plymouth School District
Phone:	(860)314-2770
Website:	http://fes.plymouth.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 107