FISHER
Fisher is a public elementary school that is part of the Walpole school district, located in Walpole, MA with about 454 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 36 teachers, Fisher 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.
Fisher School, located at 65 Gould Street in Walpole, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Walpole Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, Fisher School strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and school spirit.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where dedicated educators work closely with families to meet the diverse needs of the student body. In addition to a robust core curriculum, Fisher School often integrates enrichment opportunities and character-building initiatives to help students develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/fis/.
For more information, contact Fisher at (508) 660-7234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
FISHER is a public school in Walpole, MA with about 454 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Walpole
- Total Students:
- 454
- Teachers:
- 36.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 454 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FISHER is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Asian
- 13.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.