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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090453000909

Mary R. Fisher Elementary School

785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 · (860) 923-9142 · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
Enrollment
359
Elementary
DISTRICT 268 · STATE 378
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.5:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
173 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
41
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
64
Grade 4
77
Student demographics
White
31688%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
236%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 32%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 12%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
123%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19354%
Female
16646%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
56.9%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
62.5%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
359
-71 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 12.8:1
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mary R. Fisher Elementary School

As a mid-tier elementary campus in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School instructs 359 students from grades pre-K through 4, part of Thompson School District.

Thompson School District runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 805 students. Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School records that 88% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest comes out to 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School records 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.6:1. The state averages around 12.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 48% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region put the typical household earns roughly $90,589 per year, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region runs 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,909 students), of which Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Thompson Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Mary R. Fisher Elementary School.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Mary R. Fisher Elementary School's enrollment has declined 17% since 2018, when it stood at 430 (now 359). Class-load math has tightened: from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 10.6:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

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Population
96,312
Census ACS
Median income
$90,589
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
11,909 students

Quick facts

School name
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
District
Thompson School District
Address
785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Phone
(860) 923-9142
County
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
359
Teachers (FTE)
34
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
173 (48%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
090453000909
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
How large is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School enrolls approximately 359 students in grades PK-04.
Is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Mary R. Fisher Elementary School have?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
At Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is overseen by Thompson School District in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
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