Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fillmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (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
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fillmore Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Fillmore Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fillmore Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fillmore Elementary School's ranking?
Fillmore Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fillmore Elementary School often compared to?
Fillmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Cloverdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fillmore Elementary School?
114 students attend Fillmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fillmore Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fillmore Elementary School offer ?
Fillmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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