Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Harry M Fisher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry M Fisher Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harry M Fisher Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harry M Fisher Elementary School often compared to?
Harry M Fisher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dolgeville Elementary School, Frankfort-schuyler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Harry M Fisher Elementary School?
364 students attend Harry M Fisher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harry M Fisher Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry M Fisher Elementary School?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harry M Fisher Elementary School offer ?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harry M Fisher Elementary School part of?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School is part of Central Valley Csd At Ilion-Mohawk School District.
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