J. B. Fisher Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 355 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 635th out of 1,149 elementary schools in VA.
School District Details
- Richmond City Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,879
- Graduation Rate: 51.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.6
- Enrolled Students: 22,994
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 355
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 175 (49.3%)
- Females: 170 (47.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 26 (7.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 112 (31.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 138 (38.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 242 | 68.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 5.6% |
| White | 77 | 21.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 23 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 12.1% |
| 1st Grade | 50 | 14.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 49 | 13.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 54 | 15.2% |
| 4th Grade | 59 | 16.6% |
| 5th Grade | 77 | 21.7% |
Source: VA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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5 reviews for J. B. Fisher Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 21, 2010
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Mydaughter has been going to Fisher since kindergarden. Fisher has the an amazing staff. They put the children needs first. They are always there ready and will to help.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 21, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Fisher has an amazing staff. They always put the Childrend needs first. They are always there and ready to help in any way that they can.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 13, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- My daughter has been going to Fisher since preschool and my daughter and I both love this school.This school is the best!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 15, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- We are so over the top happy with this school. The kids are wonderful, the teachers are wonderful and the staff is awesome.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 09, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- My daughter has attended Fisher since kindergarden. This is the best elementary school in city of Richmond. The staff truely cares and the parent participation is at its highest level!
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