Fisher Elementary School

2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158

www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/fisher/Fisher

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marshalltown, Iowa, serving students within the Marshalltown Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while emphasizing social-emotional development. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Fisher Elementary integrates core curriculum standards with instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, preparing them for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic program, Fisher Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Marshalltown community. The school works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, often collaborating with families and community partners to enhance the educational experience. By emphasizing a culture of respect, safety, and high expectations, Fisher aims to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who contribute positively to their community.

368

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	164
Black	15
Asian	31
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
164 (44.6%)
White
143 (38.9%)
Asian
31 (8.4%)
Black
15 (4.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone:	(641)754-1030
Website:	http://www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/fisher/Fisher
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 31

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 69