Fisher Elementary School

www.southredford.org

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fisher Elementary School is located in Redford, Michigan, and operates as part of the South Redford School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grade levels. Its mission is aligned with the broader goals of the South Redford district, which emphasizes academic growth, student achievement, and fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares children for future success.

As a neighborhood school, Fisher Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes the district’s established curriculum and resources to ensure students meet state standards while encouraging social-emotional development. Through its affiliation with the South Redford School District, Fisher benefits from district-wide initiatives, dedicated administrative support, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its student population.

341

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	19
Black	268
Asian	3
Two or More	21

Black
268 (78.6%)
White
30 (8.8%)
Two or More
21 (6.2%)
Hispanic
19 (5.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	South Redford School District
Phone:	(313)532-2455
Website:	http://www.southredford.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 74