Enrollment
359
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Grosvenordale, CT
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090453000909
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in North Grosvenordale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Grosvenordale, CT.
School address
District: Thompson School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090453000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary R. Fisher Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.8% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Thompson School District also operates Thompson Middle School (262 students) and Tourtellotte Memorial High School (184 students) alongside Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.
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 Mary R. Fisher Elementary School compares
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$25,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District, which includes Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.
$25,342
Per student
+6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 43.4%
Federal 7.8%
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 Mary R. Fisher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tourtellotte Memorial High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary R. Fisher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
How many students attend Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Grosvenordale, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in North Grosvenordale, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does Mary R. Fisher Elementary School rank among public schools in North Grosvenordale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Grosvenordale, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Grosvenordale on the city page.
Is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School a good school?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut 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 Thompson School District?
Besides Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, Thompson School District also operates Thompson Middle School (262 students) and Tourtellotte Memorial High School (184 students). See the Thompson School District district page for the complete list.
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