- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fillmore, IN
Fillmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fillmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181050001724
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fillmore Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 148
- students enrolled
Fillmore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181050001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fillmore Elementary School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 181050001724 · Fillmore, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 13.5:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Putnam High School (354 students)
Fillmore Elementary School shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fillmore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Putnam H
South Putnam High School
354 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- South Putnam M
South Putnam Middle School
268 students
- This school
Fillmore Elementary School
148 students
What this shows Fillmore Elementary School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fillmore Elementary School compares
Fillmore Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Fillmore Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Putnam Community Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fillmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Putnam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Putnam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fillmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fillmore Elementary School
How many students attend Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fillmore, IN. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Fillmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fillmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fillmore Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Fillmore, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in South Putnam Community Schools?
Besides Fillmore Elementary School, South Putnam Community Schools also operates South Putnam High School (354 students), Central Elementary School (335 students), and South Putnam Middle School (268 students). See the South Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.