Fillmore Elementary School serves 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Fillmore Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fillmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fillmore Elementary School's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fillmore Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fillmore Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fillmore Elementary School's ranking?
Fillmore Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fillmore Elementary School?
140 students attend Fillmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fillmore Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fillmore Elementary School offer ?
Fillmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fillmore Elementary School part of?
Fillmore Elementary School is part of South Putnam Community Schools School District.
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