Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fillmore Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fillmore Central Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Preston, MN, encompassing approximately 211.7 square miles. Families may typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 15.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fillmore Central Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fillmore Central Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fillmore Central Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: 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 #418 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Fillmore Central Elementary School?
311 students attend Fillmore Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fillmore Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 13:1.
What grades does Fillmore Central Elementary School offer ?
Fillmore Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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