At a glance
Reported students
127
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee other enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 98 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
R T Fisher Alternative School: 127 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 116
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.1:1
What the reported data says about R T Fisher Alternative School
R T Fisher Alternative School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Gallatin. It is one of 54 current school records connected to Sumner County Schools. NCES reports 127 students for 2024–25.
Among 98 combined / other schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 126.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.2%) and Black (24.4%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking R T Fisher Alternative School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.2%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black24.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sumner County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gallatin Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Other · Grades KG–12
670 reported students
Oakmont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
128 reported students
Sumner County Middle College High School
High · Grades 11–12
54 reported students
Patricia Brown Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
48 reported students
North Sumner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
212 reported students
Public schools near R T Fisher Alternative School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny C. Bills Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 659 | 0.6 mi |
| Union Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 620 | 0.7 mi |
| Patricia Brown Virtual Academy High · Sumner County Schools | 09–12 | 48 | 0.8 mi |
| Joe Shafer Middle School Middle · Sumner County Schools | 06–08 | 670 | 0.9 mi |
| Vena Stuart Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 710 | 1 mi |
| Howard Elementary School Elementary · Sumner County Schools | PK–05 | 591 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about R T Fisher Alternative School
What grades does R T Fisher Alternative School serve?
R T Fisher Alternative School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Sumner County Schools.
How many students attend R T Fisher Alternative School?
R T Fisher Alternative School reported 127 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 98 Tennessee combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 116 students.
Is R T Fisher Alternative School a public, charter, or magnet school?
R T Fisher Alternative School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sumner County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is R T Fisher Alternative School in?
R T Fisher Alternative School is part of Sumner County Schools, based in Gallatin, TN, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near R T Fisher Alternative School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benny C. Bills Elementary School (0.6 mi), Union Elementary School (0.7 mi), Patricia Brown Virtual Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.