Enrollment
359
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090453000909
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School — North Grosvenordale, CT
Federal NCES profile for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Thompson School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School reports 359 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Connecticut average and 35% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Thompson School District spends $27,943 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.4% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary R. Fisher Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,943
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
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
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
Enrollment 359 Top 39% in Connecticut — larger than 61% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.8% -7% vs state
NCES ID 090453000909
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District, which includes Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.
$27,943
Per student
-1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.