Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

www.sau57.org/fisk

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is a public school located in Salem, New Hampshire, serving students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Salem School District (SAU 57), the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student curiosity through a balanced approach to core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for its collaborative community atmosphere, which prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing the resources provided by the Salem School District, Fisk Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school by promoting responsibility, inclusivity, and a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further details via their official website at http://www.sau57.org/fisk.

259

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary A. Fisk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	32
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	20

White
189 (73.0 %)
Hispanic
32 (12.4 %)
Two or More
20 (7.7 %)
Asian
11 (4.2 %)
Black
7 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem School District
Phone:	(603)893-7051
Website:	http://www.sau57.org/fisk
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 41