Fisher Elementary

Fisher Elementary is a high-performing PK-5 school in Frisco, TX, serving 643 students as part of the top-rated Frisco Independent School District (Isd). This school consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 6% of all Texas elementary schools, with standout strengths in science instruction and support for English Language Learners (ELL).

Fisher’s most remarkable achievement is its exceptional performance with ELL students, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide—a metric where nearby schools like Vaughn Elementary and Newman Elementary lack comparable data. In 5th-grade science, 67.86% of Fisher students were proficient, which is 25 points above the district average and more than double the state average. While Fisher is an excellent school, it sits in a neighborhood of academic powerhouses; for example, Nichols Elementary, just 1.3 miles away, outperforms Fisher in nearly every subject, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at 95.12% compared to Fisher’s 84.85%. This comparison highlights the incredibly high bar set by top schools in this area.

An interesting contrast exists within Fisher’s own performance: while it excels with ELL students, it struggles more with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in only the 53rd percentile for that subgroup. Nearby Carroll Elementary and Corbell Elementary serve more diverse student populations, with Corbell showing significantly lower test scores overall. Fisher’s per-student spending ($10,265) is higher than many peers, and its student-teacher ratio (15.1) is slightly larger, suggesting its success comes from effective resource use and strong teaching rather than simply smaller classes. Overall, Fisher is a top-tier choice within an elite district, with a clear opportunity to strengthen support for all its students.