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Fisher Elementary

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Fisher Elementary ranks 651 st of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

651^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Fisher Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fisher, Minnesota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Fisher Public School District, which is ranked 331 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Fisher Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a ranking between 448 and 689 out of 840-872 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the MCA-III assessments is generally below the state averages in both math and reading, with particularly low proficiency rates in 5th and 6th grade math. However, the school's 3rd grade math performance is relatively stronger, with proficiency rates around 56-67%, which is closer to the state average. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.

Nearby schools like New Heights Elementary, Climax Elementary, and South Point Elementary generally outperform Fisher Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in math and reading. Fisher Elementary's academic performance has been relatively stagnant over the past 10 years, with the school's ranking and proficiency rates remaining in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools.

123

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,852

Per pupil spending ?

50.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723-8888

(218) 891-4105

District: Fisher Public School District

Students who attend Fisher Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fisher Secondary

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2015 → 25th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (35% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg32%

Minnesota avg47%

651^st of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 25 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

331^st of 446Fisher Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	29.8	651 of 872	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.4	651 of 881	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.6	555 of 845	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.1	562 of 858	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	448 of 869	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.9	669 of 870	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.4	689 of 847	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.9	687 of 853	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.6	650 of 848	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	58.1	418 of 840	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.5	515 of 826	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	67.7	277 of 824	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.6	178 of 820	78.3%	★★★★☆
2011	66.2	286 of 814	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	75.3	142 of 803	82.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	63 of 434	85.5%	★★★★☆
2008	86.8	29 of 781	96.3%	★★★★★
2007	79.8	90 of 777	88.4%	★★★★☆
2006	63.0	295 of 756	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	72.2	166 of 685	75.8%	★★★★☆
2004	52.7	381 of 676	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	52.2	395 of 674	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2019	23.4	646 of 787	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2019	41.5	477 of 740	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	628 of 812	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.1	638 of 826	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.9	642 of 799	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.6	564 of 798	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.0	594 of 779	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	14.7	667 of 714	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	23.8	620 of 730	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.8	583 of 712	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.3	545 of 725	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.8	480 of 710	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	11.8	693 of 722	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.9	677 of 712	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)36th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)23rd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2019)18th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)7th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading35%-14 vs state

Math34%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Fisher Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Fisher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	313 Park Ave	Fisher	56723	Polk County	Fisher Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 891-4105	123	10	12.6	50.4%	95 (77.2%)	1 (0.8%)	22 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	29.8	651^st of 872 public elementary schools	25.3%		30.4	651^st of 881 public elementary schools	26.1%		56.5	30.0	14.3	21.4	34.4	26.1	50.0	50.0	26.7	35.5	$12,852
Washington Elementary	Public	PK-K	724 University Ave	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 281-2762	42	5	9.1	69.0%	27 (64.3%)	1 (2.4%)	11 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)											$12,613
Highland Elementary	Public	K-5	801 N Central Ave	Crookston	56716	Polk County	Crookston Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 281-5600	474	38	12.6	57.8%	273 (57.6%)	18 (3.8%)	137 (28.9%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	61.1	359^th of 872 public elementary schools	58.8%		58.6	393^rd of 881 public elementary schools	55.4%	34	61.8	60.8	37.7		54.0	45.5	56.4	56.5		52.7	$12,289
South Point Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	1900 13th St SE	East Grand Forks	56721	Polk County	East Grand Forks Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(218) 773-1149	435	29	14.9	35.9%	308 (70.8%)	35 (8.0%)	51 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	35.2	596^th of 872 public elementary schools	31.7%		38.1	593^rd of 881 public elementary schools	32.7%	3	45.8	46.5	29.1		40.3	38.2	34.4	47.1		40.0	$10,356
Climax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 E Broadway	Climax	56523	Polk County	Climax-Shelly Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 857-2385	65	7	8.8	73.8%	47 (72.3%)	4 (6.2%)	10 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.5	833^rd of 872 public elementary schools	4.5%		27.5	673^rd of 881 public elementary schools	23.6%	160	23.1	18.2			16.1	7.7	18.2			16.1	$11,177
New Heights Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	1427 6th Ave NW	East Grand Forks	56721	Polk County	East Grand Forks Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(218) 773-0908	499	31	16.1	40.3%	351 (70.3%)	53 (10.6%)	61 (12.2%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)								(n/a)											$9,315

Frequently Asked Questions about Fisher Elementary

How many students attend Fisher Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 123 students attended Fisher Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Fisher Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fisher Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Fisher Secondary

What is the racial makeup of Fisher Elementary?

Students at Fisher Elementary are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Fisher Elementary in?

Fisher Public School District

Is Fisher Elementary a good school?

Fisher Elementary ranks 651^st of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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