Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 21, 2026
School Rankings
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
3%
2%
White
72%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A. Fisk Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 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, North Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School?
247 students attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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