Is Fillmore Central Elementary a good school?

Fillmore Central Elementary ranks 299 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fillmore Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Fillmore Central Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fillmore Central Elementary?

Students at Fillmore Central Elementary are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fillmore Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fillmore Central Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Fillmore Central Senior High

Fillmore Central Elementary

Summary:

Fillmore Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Preston, Minnesota, serving 301 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Fillmore Central School District. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, its academic performance has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the state average but others underperforming.

Fillmore Central Elementary's student group performance varies, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students performing worse than the state average for that subgroup. However, the school's special education and low-income students perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide. Over the years, the school's overall math and reading proficiency rates have declined, dropping from the high 50s and 60s in the mid-2010s to the low 40s and 50s in recent years. This decline coincides with a significant increase in the school's percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Rushford-Peterson Elementary, Mabel-Canton Elementary, and Chatfield Elementary, Fillmore Central Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher overall proficiency rates, stronger student group performance, and higher statewide rankings. To address these challenges, the school may benefit from focusing on equity and examining its instructional practices and resource allocation to improve overall academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965-0050

(507) 765-3809

District: Fillmore Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
299^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,507

Students who attend Fillmore Central Elementary usually attend:

High:

Fillmore Central Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 295

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fillmore Central Elementary ranks better than 66.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fillmore Central Elementary is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Fillmore Central Elementary employs 28.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fillmore Central Elementary is $11,507.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fillmore Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fillmore Central Elementary 299^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Fillmore Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Fillmore Central 298^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	65.87	256^th	756	66.1%
2007	54.38	422^nd	777	45.7%
2008	48.98	494^th	781	36.7%
2010	43.51	583^rd	803	27.4%
2011	49.18	518^th	814	36.4%
2012	64.19	334^th	820	59.3%
2013	59.54	378^th	824	54.1%
2014	66.12	307^th	826	62.8%
2015	61.86	370^th	840	56.0%
2016	76.00	176^th	848	79.2%
2017	71.64	241^st	853	71.7%
2018	64.90	322^nd	847	62.0%
2019	64.72	341^st	870	60.8%
2021	45.25	558^th	869	35.8%
2022	51.76	479^th	858	44.2%
2023	59.34	373^rd	845	55.9%
2024	66.05	299^th	881	66.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.35	324^th	524	38.2%
2024	51.33	252^nd	572	55.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.00	180^th	728	75.3%
2019	64.54	248^th	740	66.5%
2021	42.03	427^th	683	37.5%
2022	41.18	412^th	663	37.9%
2023	61.64	285^th	774	63.2%
2024	72.88	155^th	793	80.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.97	213^th	774	72.5%
2019	59.56	364^th	787	53.7%
2021	48.13	474^th	783	39.5%
2022	48.98	455^th	799	43.1%
2023	48.02	464^th	787	41.0%
2024	54.43	399^th	809	50.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	55.37	409^th	779	47.5%
2019	65.62	298^th	798	62.7%
2021	39.29	551^st	784	29.7%
2022	51.88	440^th	808	45.5%
2023	66.92	265^th	799	66.8%
2024	71.38	209^th	826	74.7%

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Rank History for White students at Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.24	423^rd	712	40.6%
2019	44.41	450^th	722	37.7%
2021	25.82	610^th	710	14.1%
2022	31.80	563^rd	725	22.3%
2023	38.71	471^st	712	33.8%
2024	47.38	405^th	730	44.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fillmore Central Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	324	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	328
1996	324	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	328
1998	296	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	12	310
1999	283	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	284
2000	286	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	293
2001	255	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	260
2002	230	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	234
2003	230	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	234
2004	212	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
2005	211	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	214
2006	226	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	228
2007	205	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2008	211	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2009	217	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2010	207	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	209
2011	298	0	0	1	0	5	0	304
2012	311	0	0	1	0	5	0	317
2013	309	0	0	0	0	6	0	315
2014	323	0	0	0	0	8	0	331
2015	324	0	0	7	0	5	0	336
2016	332	0	0	6	0	7	0	345
2017	342	0	0	4	0	8	0	354
2018	347	0	0	4	0	16	0	367
2019	331	0	0	5	0	11	0	347
2020	305	1	0	11	0	14	0	331
2021	277	1	0	15	0	13	0	306
2022	288	1	1	13	0	12	0	315
2023	273	3	0	12	0	13	0	301
2024	273	0	1	15	0	6	0	295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fillmore Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	328	23.6	13.9	20.1
1996	328	23.6	13.9	20.1
1998	310	n/a	0.0	16.8
1999	284	22.1	12.9	14.1
2000	293	21.5	13.6	24.9
2001	260	18.9	13.8	28.1
2002	234	18.8	12.4	23.1
2003	234	18.8	12.4	23.1
2004	215	18.0	11.9	25.1
2005	214	17.2	12.4	35.5
2006	228	15.4	14.8	32.5
2007	207	15.6	13.3	32.4
2008	215	15.2	14.1	26
2009	219	17.1	12.8	34.7
2010	209	17.3	12.0	40.7
2011	304	23.2	13.0	42.1
2012	317	23.4	13.5	37.9
2013	315	23.0	13.6	39.4
2014	331	25.2	13.0	42.3
2015	336	25.0	13.4	40.2
2016	345	25.0	13.8	36.5
2017	354	27.0	13.1	33.3
2018	367	26.1	14.0	35.1
2019	347	29.0	11.9	28.8
2020	331	28.0	11.7	30.8
2021	306	25.6	11.9	25.2
2022	315	28.2	11.1	23.5
2023	301	29.2	10.2	44.5
2024	295	28.7	10.2	42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fillmore Central Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	328	23.6	13.9	20.1
1996	328	23.6	13.9	20.1
1998	310	n/a	0.0	16.8
1999	284	22.1	12.9	14.1
2000	293	21.5	13.6	24.9
2001	260	18.9	13.8	28.1
2002	234	18.8	12.4	23.1
2003	234	18.8	12.4	23.1
2004	215	18.0	11.9	25.1
2005	214	17.2	12.4	35.5
2006	228	15.4	14.8	32.5
2007	207	15.6	13.3	32.4
2008	215	15.2	14.1	26
2009	219	17.1	12.8	34.7
2010	209	17.3	12.0	40.7
2011	304	23.2	13.0	42.1
2012	317	23.4	13.5	37.9
2013	315	23.0	13.6	39.4
2014	331	25.2	13.0	42.3
2015	336	25.0	13.4	40.2
2016	345	25.0	13.8	36.5
2017	354	27.0	13.1	33.3
2018	367	26.1	14.0	35.1
2019	347	29.0	11.9	28.8
2020	331	28.0	11.7	30.8
2021	306	25.6	11.9	25.2
2022	315	28.2	11.1	23.5
2023	301	29.2	10.2	44.5
2024	295	28.7	10.2	42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fillmore Central Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,507

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fillmore Central Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 341^st of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 373^rd of 845 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fillmore Central Elementary)	73.4	62.5	10.9%
3rd Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	73.4	62.5	10.9%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Elementary)	56.3	42.5	13.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	56.3	42.5	13.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Fillmore Central Elementary)	75	64	11%
4th Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	75	64	11%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Elementary)	63.6	60	3.6%
4th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	63.6	60	3.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Fillmore Central Elementary)	52.1	28.1	24%
5th Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	52.1	28.1	24%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Elementary)	58.3	62.5	4.2%
5th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	58.3	62.5	4.2%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Fillmore Central Elementary)	58.3	71.9	13.6%
5th Grade Science (Fillmore Central)	58.3	71.9	13.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Fillmore Central Elementary)	52.5	37.5	15%
6th Grade Math (Fillmore Central)	52.5	37.5	15%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central Elementary)	72.9	40	32.9%
6th Grade Reading (Fillmore Central)	72.9	40	32.9%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	301	13.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	331	273	17.5%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.8%	44.5%	15.7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Fillmore Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	702 Chatfield St	Preston	55965	Fillmore County	Fillmore Central	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 765-3809	295	29	10.2	42.7%	273 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	66.1	299^th of 881 public elementary schools	66.1%		59.3	373^rd of 845 public elementary schools	55.9%	74	60.6	67.4	30.0	64.5	53.5	66.7	51.2	58.8	64.5	59.5	49.0	49.0	$11,507
Lanesboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Kirkwood St E	Lanesboro	55949	Fillmore County	Lanesboro Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 467-2229	253	20	12.6	38.7%	242 (95.7%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	56.9	419^th of 881 public elementary schools	52.4%		53.3	435^th of 845 public elementary schools	48.5%	16	65.8	52.8	52.2	42.9	53.8	46.0	38.9	50.0	54.3	46.9	47.8	47.8	$9,643
Chatfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11555 Hillside Dr SE	Chatfield	55923	Fillmore County	Chatfield Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 867-4521	445	35	12.6	27.4%	428 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	80.7	137^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.4%		74.6	208^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.4%	71	90.8	74.3	46.8	65.0	69.7	71.2	55.7	71.0	65.0	65.5	48.4	48.4	$10,134
Kingsland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	705 N Section Ave	Spring Valley	55975	Fillmore County	Kingsland Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 346-7276	297	21	14.1	41.8%	274 (92.3%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	63.4	333^rd of 881 public elementary schools	62.2%		62.6	335^th of 845 public elementary schools	60.4%	2	77.8	63.4	20.0	64.1	58.1	57.8	51.2	50.0	64.1	56.0	29.4	29.4	$10,656
First Step - Kingsland	Public	PK	705 N Section Ave.	Spring Valley	55975	Fillmore County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 438-5397	3	0			3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mabel-Canton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	316 W Fillmore Ave	Mabel	55954	Fillmore County	Mabel-Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 493-5422	163	12	13.2	30.1%	154 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	63.9	323^rd of 881 public elementary schools	63.3%		65	307^th of 845 public elementary schools	63.7%	16	67.9	62.5	25.0	33.3	48.0	42.9	58.3	79.2	58.3	59.0	58.3	58.3	$10,645
Rushford-Peterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 864-7785	260	23	11.1	39.2%	238 (91.5%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	71.4	241^st of 881 public elementary schools	72.6%		61.6	352^nd of 845 public elementary schools	58.3%	111	71.1	63.8	51.3		62.1	52.6	53.2	64.1		56.5	56.4	56.4	$11,587

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