Enrollment
326
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fisher Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fisher Grade School
Fisher Grade School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fisher, Illinois, enrolling 326 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fisher Cusd 1 spends $13,063 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Fisher Cusd 1, also runs Fisher Jr/Sr High School (284 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fisher Grade School compares
Fisher Grade School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fisher Cusd 1, which includes Fisher Grade School.
$13,063
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Fisher Grade School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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