Enrollment
253
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Geneva, NE
Fillmore Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fillmore Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310011800992
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fillmore Central Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 253
- students enrolled
Fillmore Central Elementary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fillmore Central Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011800992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fillmore Central Elementary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fillmore Central Elementary
Fillmore Central Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Geneva, Nebraska, enrolling 253 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 253 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Fillmore Central Public Schs also operates Fillmore Central High School (175 students) and Fillmore Central Middle School (169 students) alongside Fillmore Central Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fillmore Central Elementary compares
Fillmore Central Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 29% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Fillmore Central Elementary is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fillmore Central Public Schs, which includes Fillmore Central Elementary.
$15,152
Per student
-14%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 19.2%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fillmore Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Central Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fillmore Central Elementary
How many students attend Fillmore Central Elementary?
Fillmore Central Elementary has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Geneva, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Central Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fillmore Central Elementary?
21.8% of students at Fillmore Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fillmore Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fillmore Central Elementary is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Geneva, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fillmore Central Elementary?
Fillmore Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Fillmore Central Elementary a good school?
Fillmore Central Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fillmore Central Public Schs?
Besides Fillmore Central Elementary, Fillmore Central Public Schs also operates Fillmore Central High School (175 students) and Fillmore Central Middle School (169 students). See the Fillmore Central Public Schs district page for the complete list.
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