Fillmore Central Elementary School

702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fillmore Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fillmore Central Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Fillmore Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fillmore Central Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1044 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fillmore Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fillmore Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Fillmore Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fillmore Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fillmore Central Elementary School's ranking?
Fillmore Central Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fillmore Central Elementary School often compared to?
Fillmore Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsland Elementary School, Chatfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Fillmore Central Elementary School?
315 students attend Fillmore Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fillmore Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fillmore Central Elementary School?
Fillmore Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fillmore Central Elementary School offer ?
Fillmore Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fillmore Central Elementary School part of?
Fillmore Central Elementary School is part of Fillmore Central School District.

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5   3/2/2019
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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