- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Fisher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263228006759
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228006759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Fisher Elementary School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 263228006759 · Redford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 16.2:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee M Thurston High School (806 students)
Fisher Elementary School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fisher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee M Thurston
Lee M Thurston High School
806 students
- John D Pierce
John D Pierce Middle School
577 students
- This school
Fisher Elementary School
341 students
- Jane Addams El 297
Jane Addams Elementary School
297 students
- Vandenberg Ele 280
Vandenberg Elementary School
280 students
- Thomas Jeffers 248
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
248 students
What this shows Fisher Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher Elementary School compares
Fisher Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.6%
White 8.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Fisher Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Redford School District reports $19,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John D Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher Elementary School
How many students attend Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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?
79.0% of students at Fisher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher Elementary School is African American at 78.6% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fisher Elementary School rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in South Redford School District?
Besides Fisher Elementary School, South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students), John D Pierce Middle School (577 students), and Jane Addams Elementary School (297 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.