Bartholomew Con School Corp School District
School District · Columbus, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,277
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,277
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Bartholomew Con School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bartholomew Con School Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Csa Lincoln Campus
Columbus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southside Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Columbus North High School
Columbus · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#160 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,277
+$915 vs Indiana median
District size
11,654 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Bartholomew Con School Corp ranks #160 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Bartholomew Con School Corp's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Csa Lincoln Campus (8.5/10), Southside Elementary School (8.0/10), and Columbus North High School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bartholomew Con School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Csa Lincoln Campus | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Southside Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Columbus North High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Rockcreek Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Parkside Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Clifty Creek Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Northside Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Columbus East High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Central Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | L F Smith Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bartholomew Con School Corp
Bartholomew Con School Corp is a Columbus, Indiana school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 11,654 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $13,277 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Bartholomew Con School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Csa Lincoln Campus, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bartholomew Con School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 57.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp with test data.
Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp
16 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 11,654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 723
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Bartholomew Con School Corp has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bartholomew Con School Corp?
The average composite rating for Bartholomew Con School Corp is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Bartholomew Con School Corp spends $13,277 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bartholomew Con School Corp is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Csa Lincoln Campus is the highest-rated school in Bartholomew Con School Corp with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Across schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bartholomew Con School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Bartholomew Con School Corp has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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