- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090453000909 · North Grosvenordale, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 10.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Thompson Middle School (262 students)
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
359 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
262 students
- Tourtellotte M
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
184 students
What this shows Mary R. Fisher Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary R. Fisher Elementary School compares
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,292
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Thompson School District reports $25,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.