Fisher Hill

230 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Fisher Hill School, located at 59 Dexter Street in Orange, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational institution within the Orange Elementary School District. As a key component of the local community’s public education system, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its young students. It operates with a focus on providing a foundational learning environment that prepares children for their subsequent years in the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about district policies, curricula, and school-wide events. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Fisher Hill School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has access to the resources and guidance necessary for success in their early academic journey. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Orange area.

230

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher Hill
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	16
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
193 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.0 %)
Two or More
14 (6.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orange
Phone:	(978)544-0018
Website:	http://www.orange-elem.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 51