FISHER GRADE SCHOOL
Fisher Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fisher CUSD 1 school district, located in Fisher, IL with about 333 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 23 teachers, Fisher Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Fisher Grade School, located at 801 S 5th St in Fisher, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a vital component of the Fisher Community Unit School District 1, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
The school is recognized for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between students, faculty, and the surrounding Fisher community. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Fisher Grade School emphasizes a supportive culture that values parent involvement and local engagement. With its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment, the institution plays a central role in maintaining the educational standards and community identity of the Fisher area.
For more information, contact Fisher Grade School at (217) 897-1133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fisher, IL 61843-9522
(217) 897-1133
FISHER GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fisher, IL with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fisher CUSD 1
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 23.75
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 333 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FISHER GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.