Fisher Grade School

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326 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Fisher Grade School, located at 801 S 5th St in Fisher, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a vital component of the Fisher Community Unit School District 1, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between students, faculty, and the surrounding Fisher community. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Fisher Grade School emphasizes a supportive culture that values parent involvement and local engagement. With its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment, the institution plays a central role in maintaining the educational standards and community identity of the Fisher area.

326

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	5
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
304 (93.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Black
6 (1.8%)
Hispanic
5 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fisher CUSD 1
Phone:	(217)897-1133
Website:	http://fgs.fisherk12.com/home
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 45