Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
7%
Black
2%
2%
White
79%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A. Fisk Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Mary A. Fisk Elementary School often compared to?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William E. Lancaster School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School?
241 students attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary A. Fisk Elementary School offer ?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary A. Fisk Elementary School part of?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is part of Salem School District.
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