FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

FILLMORE CENTRAL
702 CHATFIELD ST
PRESTON, MN 55965
301 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Fillmore Central Elementary, located at 702 Chatfield Street in Preston, Minnesota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Fillmore Central School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. By emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while nurturing their curiosity and individual talents.

As a community-oriented institution, Fillmore Central Elementary benefits from the close-knit atmosphere of the Preston area. The school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders. Through various extracurricular activities and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages personal growth and community involvement for all its students.
301
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    273 (90.7 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FILLMORE CENTRAL
Phone: (507)765-3809
Website: http://www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LANESBORO ELEMENTARY
LANESBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
251 Students
100 KIRKWOOD ST E
LANESBORO, MN 55949 (6.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th