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R T Fisher Alternative

PublicGrades 0–12
Gallatin, Tennessee · Sumner County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students128
Student:Teacher8.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
R T Fisher Alternative
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 470
128
Total Enrollment
State avg: 46%
88%+41.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

R T Fisher Alternative is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Gallatin, Tennessee. The school enrolls 128 students. It is part of the Sumner County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Tennessee state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictSumner County
County47165
CityGallatin
ZIP37066
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470402001225

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment128

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg46%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)