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Central Elementary School vs. Fillmore Elementary School

Should you attend Central Elementary School or Fillmore Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Elementary School
1888 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Fillmore Elementary School
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Fillmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fillmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
349 students
114 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fillmore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fillmore Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fillmore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fillmore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#509 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
#363 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fillmore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)
70-79%
(Top 5% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fillmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fillmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fillmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fillmore Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
9
Kindergarten Students
57
17
Grade 1 Students
62
14
Grade 2 Students
60
18
Grade 3 Students
47
18
Grade 4 Students
57
20
Grade 5 Students
66
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fillmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1992-93 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fillmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fillmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fillmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fillmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.12
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fillmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fillmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fillmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Putnam Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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