Fisher School

504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fisher School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fisher School's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1958
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School Rankings

Fisher School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#205 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
40%
40-44%
44%
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fisher School's ranking?
Fisher School is ranked #205 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Fisher School often compared to?
Fisher Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunderland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Fisher School?
209 students attend Fisher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fisher School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fisher School?
Fisher School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fisher School offer ?
Fisher School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fisher School part of?
Fisher School is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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