- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynden, WA
Fisher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530462000720
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Lynden School District · Washington
NCES ID 530462000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fisher Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530462000720 · Lynden, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 17.6:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynden High School (1,002 students)
Fisher Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fisher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynden High Sc
Lynden High School
1,002 students
- Lynden Middle
Lynden Middle School
705 students
- This school
Fisher Elementary School
546 students
- Vossbeck Eleme
Vossbeck Elementary School
468 students
- Lynden Academy
Lynden Academy
419 students
- Isom Elementar
Isom Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Fisher Elementary School reports 546 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 0% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,842
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Fisher Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynden School District reports $15,842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynden Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vossbeck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynden Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isom Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher Elementary School
How many students attend Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Fisher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher Elementary School is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 elementary schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lynden, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lynden on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynden School District?
Besides Fisher Elementary School, Lynden School District also operates Lynden High School (1,002 students), Lynden Middle School (705 students), and Vossbeck Elementary School (468 students). See the Lynden School District district page for the complete list.