At a glance
Reported students
148
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301.5
Fillmore Elementary School: 148 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 110
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Fillmore Elementary School
Fillmore Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fillmore. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Putnam Community Schools. NCES reports 148 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2%). Students served under IDEA represent 30%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fillmore Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 30%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.3%
- Hispanic2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Putnam Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
335 reported students
South Putnam Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
268 reported students
South Putnam High School
High · Grades 09–12
354 reported students
Public schools near Fillmore Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Meadow Primary School Elementary · Greencastle Community School Corp | PK–02 | 359 | 5.3 mi |
| Tzouanakis Intermediate School Elementary · Greencastle Community School Corp | 03–05 | 419 | 5.7 mi |
| Martha J Ridpath Elementary School Elementary · Greencastle Community School Corp | KG–02 | 160 | 6.1 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · South Putnam Community Schools | KG–05 | 335 | 6.7 mi |
| Bainbridge Elementary School Elementary · North Putnam Community Schools | PK–05 | 456 | 6.9 mi |
| Mill Creek West Elementary Elementary · Mill Creek Community Sch Corp | KG–05 | 344 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fillmore Elementary School
What grades does Fillmore Elementary School serve?
Fillmore Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Putnam Community Schools.
How many students attend Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School reported 148 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 110 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fillmore Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 148 students and 13.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fillmore Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fillmore Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Putnam Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fillmore Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fillmore Elementary School in?
Fillmore Elementary School is part of South Putnam Community Schools, based in Greencastle, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fillmore Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deer Meadow Primary School (5.3 mi), Tzouanakis Intermediate School (5.7 mi), Martha J Ridpath Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.