- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fisher, IL
Fisher Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171518001836
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher Grade School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 326
- students enrolled
Fisher Grade School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fisher Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171518001836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Fisher Grade School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171518001836 · Fisher, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fisher Jr/Sr High School (284 students)
Fisher Grade School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Fisher Grade School compares
Fisher Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$13,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Fisher Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Fisher Cusd 1 reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fisher Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fisher Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher Grade School
How many students attend Fisher Grade School?
Fisher Grade School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fisher, IL. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Grade School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher Grade School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Fisher, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher Grade School?
Fisher Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Fisher Cusd 1?
Besides Fisher Grade School, Fisher Cusd 1 also operates Fisher Jr/Sr High School (284 students). See the Fisher Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.