Fillmore Elementary School

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fillmore Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Fillmore, Indiana. As a key institution within the Cloverdale Community School Corporation, the school serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding area. Its location on South Main Street places it at the heart of the town, reflecting its role as a neighborhood-focused school committed to fostering strong connections between students, families, and the local community.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic experience centered on the essential developmental years of elementary education. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and a nurturing classroom atmosphere, Fillmore Elementary aims to build a solid educational base for its students. As part of a smaller school corporation, it benefits from a close-knit environment where educators prioritize personalized attention, helping students transition effectively from their early primary years toward middle school readiness.

148

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fillmore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
141 (95.3%)
Hispanic
3 (2.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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:	South Putnam Community Schools
Phone:	(765)246-6136
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 39

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 21