Mary R. Fisher Elementary School

785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255

www.mrfes.thompsonk12.org

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, located in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the Thompson Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to build a strong foundational knowledge base while promoting social and emotional growth among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mary R. Fisher Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep the community informed about school policies, events, and educational resources. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character development, and a lifelong love of learning.

359

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
316 (88.0%)
Hispanic
23 (6.4%)
Two or More
12 (3.3%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thompson School District
Phone:	(860)923-9142
Website:	http://www.mrfes.thompsonk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 77