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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS·NCES 310011800992

FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

225 N 17TH ST, GENEVA, NE 68361 · (402) 759-3184 · Fillmore County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL253 STUDENTS
Enrollment
253
Elementary
DISTRICT 199 · STATE 272
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
67 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 37%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
49
Kindergarten
46
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
40
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
36
Student demographics
White
23492%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
146%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 23%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13051%
Female
12349%

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Test scores

NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + Advanced
English Language Arts
66.1%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
74.8%
NE avg 60.6%
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
72.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
67.1%
based on NE schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
253
+1 (+0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.7:1
% White
92%
was 91%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Set in GENEVA, Nebraska, FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a reasonably sized primary school, operated by FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS. It teaches 253 students across grades pre-K through 4.

Across the 3 schools in FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS (597 students total), FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Beyond that, the school lists 6% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.0:1, putting FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 26% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 67.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 72.7%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Fillmore County put median household income runs about $76,295, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Fillmore County runs 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 910 students), of which FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is one.

FILLMORE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY has held roughly steady, going from 252 students in 2018 to 253 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Fillmore County at a glance

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Population
5,541
Census ACS
Median income
$76,295
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
910 students

Quick facts

School name
FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
District
FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS
Address
225 N 17TH ST, GENEVA, NE 68361
Phone
(402) 759-3184
County
Fillmore County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
253
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
14.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
67 (26%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
310011800992
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
How large is FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?
FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 253 students in grades PK-04.
Is FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is approximately 14.0:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?
At FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY public or private?
FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by FILLMORE CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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