Fisher Public School District

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Fisher, Minnesota - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Fisher Public School District #69 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,563 per pupil, Fisher Public School District ranks #105 of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

232
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,563
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fisher Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 232 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Polk County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,563 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 504 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.8% local, 61.8% state, and 11.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 71/100, ranked #69 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 99:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.0% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Fisher Elementary, enrolling 123 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Fisher Elementary accounts for 53.0% of all Fisher Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Fisher Public School District a distant remainder — means Fisher Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fisher Public School District student-counselor ratio is 99:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fisher Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
61.8%
State
26.8%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
69 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Fisher Public School District.

White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 6.1%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

99:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fisher Public School District

School Enrollment
Fisher Elementary
123
Fisher Secondary
99

How Fisher Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Scitech Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
New Discoveries Montessori Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Butterfield-Odin Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
St. Paul School of Northern Lights Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Badger Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Fisher Public School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fisher Public School District?

Fisher Public School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 232 students.

How much does Fisher Public School District spend per student?

Fisher Public School District spends $16,563 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #69 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Fisher Public School District?

Fisher Public School District students are 74.0% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fisher Public School District?

Fisher Public School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #69 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.