L F Smith Elementary vs Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 6.0/10. Southside Elementary School is significantly larger with 893 students, about 2.1× the size of L F Smith Elementary (431). In math proficiency, Southside Elementary School leads at 69.0%.
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L F Smith Elementary
Columbus, IN
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
431 students
Southside Elementary School
Columbus, IN
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
893 students
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| Metric | L F Smith Elementary | Southside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.4% | 19.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| State Rank | #1,079 of 1,828 | #737 of 1,828 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | L F Smith Elementary | Southside Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50.0% | 69.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.0% | 63.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbus (47203) | Columbus (47201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,595 | $82,667 |
| Median Home Value | $234,300 | $217,600 |
| Median Rent | $963 | $1,159 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.7% | 36.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |