The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fillmore Central Elementary
Fillmore Central Elementary serves the youngest students in the Fillmore Central Public Schools district, covering prekindergarten through fourth grade in Geneva, Nebraska. As a PK-4 building, its academic picture is anchored in foundational skills rather than the broader measures used for secondary schools. The school does not have a graduation rate for the obvious reason that it does not serve high school grades, and state testing data is only available for the grades that are tested. In the 2024-25 school year, test results on the state assessment showed a split pattern. In fourth-grade English language arts, more than two-thirds of students met the proficiency bar, a rate that positioned the school around the middle of the pack among its peers. However, the mathematics results for both third and fourth grade reported zero percent proficiency, a striking figure that warrants a conversation with the school to understand the context behind that number. Across all tested subjects and grades, a composite proficiency index placed Fillmore Central Elementary in the bottom quartile relative to the other districts in Fillmore County, a comparison set of three districts where the two that had data were tightly clustered at a higher proficiency level.
Enrollment is small, typical of a rural Nebraska elementary school, with classes spread across all grades from prekindergarten through fourth grade. The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a modest Hispanic share and very small numbers of Black, American Indian, and multiracial students. About three in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is present but not dominant. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available in the records reviewed, a gap a parent may want to follow up on directly with the district.
Geneva itself is a small county seat with a working downtown centered on the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. The economy is rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare, with major employers including the county hospital, a juvenile correctional facility, and several manufacturing and fabrication companies. The community has seen some modest business growth in recent years, with new and expanding businesses, and the downtown has received state grants for sidewalk and street improvements. Housing costs are notably below the national median, a factor that matters for families considering a move. The school is part of the Fillmore Central district, which also serves students in surrounding rural areas. No recent district-level changes such as budget referenda, curriculum shifts, or boundary adjustments were surfaced in publicly available information, so parents moving into the area would want to ask the district office directly about any upcoming plans or priorities.
For a family considering Fillmore Central Elementary, the essential takeaway is that it is a small, rural elementary school in a tight-knit county seat with a stable agricultural and manufacturing base. The test results demand a closer look, especially the mathematics figures, which are unusually low and out of step with the English language arts performance. The elementary setting means the school is focused on early literacy, numeracy, and social development, not the advanced course offerings or graduation metrics that matter for older students. The peer environment is homogeneous, and the economic context is modest. This is a school that serves its local community; a family moving from outside the area should invest time in a direct visit and conversations with the principal about instruction and support for early math.
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