- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Preston, MN
Fillmore Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fillmore Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270010001269
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fillmore Central Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Fillmore Central Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fillmore Central · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fillmore Central Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270010001269 · Preston, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 10.7:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Fillmore Central Senior High (264 students)
Fillmore Central Elementary held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fillmore Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fillmore Central Elementary
311 students
- Fillmore Centr
Fillmore Central Senior High
264 students
- Fillmore Centr 11
Fillmore Central Alp
11 students
What this shows Fillmore Central Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fillmore Central Elementary compares
Fillmore Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Fillmore Central Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fillmore Central reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fillmore Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Central Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Central Alp | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fillmore Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fillmore Central Elementary
How many students attend Fillmore Central Elementary?
Fillmore Central Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Preston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Central Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fillmore Central Elementary?
33.2% of students at Fillmore Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fillmore Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fillmore Central Elementary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Preston, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fillmore Central Elementary?
Fillmore Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Fillmore Central?
Besides Fillmore Central Elementary, Fillmore Central also operates Fillmore Central Senior High (264 students) and Fillmore Central Alp (11 students). See the Fillmore Central district page for the complete list.