Fillmore Central Public Schs

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Geneva, Nebraska - 3 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Fillmore Central Public Schs #117 of 200 districts in Nebraska (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,152 per pupil, Fillmore Central Public Schs ranks #163 of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending (Nebraska districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

609
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,152
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fillmore Central Public Schs operates 3 public schools serving 609 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Nebraska. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Fillmore County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,152 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 244 Nebraska districts by per-pupil spending. See how Nebraska compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.1% local, 19.2% state, and 9.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 45/100, ranked #117 of 200 in Nebraska against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 297:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Fillmore Central High School, with a diversity index of 27.6/100.

Its largest campus is Fillmore Central Elementary, enrolling 253 students (42% of the district's total enrollment).

Fillmore Central Elementary accounts for 41.5% of all Fillmore Central Public Schs student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Fillmore Central Public Schs-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fillmore Central Public Schs student-counselor ratio is 297:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Fillmore Central Public Schs is typically wider than the Fillmore Central Public Schs-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fillmore Central Public Schs chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Fillmore Central Public Schs is typically wider than the Fillmore Central Public Schs-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.7%
Federal
19.2%
State
71.1%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
117 / 200
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Fillmore Central Public Schs.

White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 2.5%
Multiracial 1.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Fillmore Central Public Schs's schools, below the Nebraska average of 34.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Fillmore Central High School 27.6
  2. 2 Fillmore Central Middle School 17.6
  3. 3 Fillmore Central Elementary 14.1

Programs & Resources

297:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fillmore Central Public Schs

School Enrollment
Fillmore Central Elementary
253
Fillmore Central High School
175
Fillmore Central Middle School
169

How Fillmore Central Public Schs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Nebraska districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mitchell Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Valentine Community Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Chase County Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Logan View Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Fillmore Central Public Schs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fillmore Central Public Schs?

Fillmore Central Public Schs has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 609 students.

How much does Fillmore Central Public Schs spend per student?

Fillmore Central Public Schs spends $15,152 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #117 in Nebraska.

What is the demographic composition of Fillmore Central Public Schs?

Fillmore Central Public Schs students are 89.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fillmore Central Public Schs?

Fillmore Central Public Schs has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #117 out of 200 districts in Nebraska.