- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshalltown, IA
Fisher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191872001086
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Marshalltown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA.
School address
District: Marshalltown Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191872001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fisher Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 191872001086 · Marshalltown, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.2:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshalltown High School (1,629 students)
Fisher Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fisher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshalltown H
Marshalltown High School
1,629 students
- B R Miller Mid
B R Miller Middle School
736 students
- Lenihan Interm
Lenihan Intermediate School
655 students
- Woodbury Eleme 387
Woodbury Elementary School
387 students
- This school 368
Fisher Elementary School
368 students
- Franklin Eleme 358
Franklin Elementary Sch
358 students
What this shows Fisher Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher Elementary School compares
Fisher Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 38.9%
Asian 8.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Fisher Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshalltown Comm School District reports $12,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fisher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| B R Miller Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenihan Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fisher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Marshalltown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary Sch
Standard public school
358 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Standard public school
337 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Anson Elementary School
Standard public school
286 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
253 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Standard public school
90 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher Elementary School
How many students attend Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshalltown, IA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Fisher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Marshalltown, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fisher Elementary School rank among schools in Marshalltown?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Marshalltown, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marshalltown on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshalltown Comm School District?
Besides Fisher Elementary School, Marshalltown Comm School District also operates Marshalltown High School (1,629 students), B R Miller Middle School (736 students), and Lenihan Intermediate School (655 students). See the Marshalltown Comm School District district page for the complete list.