Fisher Elementary School

www.lynden.wednet.edu

546 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fisher Elementary School is a public primary school located in Lynden, Washington, serving students within the Lynden School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its young student body. As a key component of the local community, it strives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by providing a balanced curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

The school operates under the mission of the Lynden School District, which prioritizes student-centered learning, community involvement, and the pursuit of educational excellence. By offering a range of classroom experiences and extracurricular opportunities, Fisher Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop their individual talents and confidence. Through collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, the school remains focused on its objective of nurturing lifelong learners in a safe and welcoming setting.

546

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	199
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
305 (55.9%)
Hispanic
199 (36.4%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Asian
12 (2.2%)
Black
11 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Lynden School District
Phone:	(360)354-4291
Website:	http://www.lynden.wednet.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 109

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fisher Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fisher Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	52.2%
Male	261	47.8%

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Elementary School K - 5th