At a glance
Reported students
285
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
J.B. Fisher Elementary: 285 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about J.B. Fisher Elementary
J.B. Fisher Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 285 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54.4%) and White (25.3%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J.B. Fisher Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black54.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barack Obama Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Frances W. McClenney Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 reported students
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
Fairfield Court Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
222 reported students
Public schools near J.B. Fisher Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 488 | 1.7 mi |
| Greenfield Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 519 | 2 mi |
| Robious Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 660 | 2 mi |
| Southampton Elementary Elementary · Richmond City Public Schools | PK–05 | 473 | 2.7 mi |
| Crestwood Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 635 | 2.9 mi |
| Tuckahoe Elementary Elementary · Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 682 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J.B. Fisher Elementary
What grades does J.B. Fisher Elementary serve?
J.B. Fisher Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend J.B. Fisher Elementary?
J.B. Fisher Elementary reported 285 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J.B. Fisher Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 285 students and 14.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J.B. Fisher Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
J.B. Fisher Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is J.B. Fisher Elementary in?
J.B. Fisher Elementary is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J.B. Fisher Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bon Air Elementary (1.7 mi), Greenfield Elementary (2 mi), Robious Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.