Whitley County Con Schools School District
School District · Columbia City, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#237 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,015
$2,347 vs Indiana median
District size
3,690 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Whitley County Con Schools ranks #237 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Whitley County Con Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Little Turtle Elementary School (7.2/10), Northern Heights Elementary School (6.3/10), and Coesse School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Whitley County Con Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Whitley County Con Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Turtle Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern Heights Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Coesse School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Indian Springs Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Columbia City High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mary Raber Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whitley County Con Schools
Whitley County Con Schools is a Columbia City, Indiana school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,690 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $10,015 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Whitley County Con Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Little Turtle Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Whitley County Con Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Whitley County Con Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whitley County Con Schools with test data.
Schools in Whitley County Con Schools
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Columbia City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,690
- Teachers (FTE)
- 236
- District spending per student
- $10,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitley County Con Schools?
Whitley County Con Schools has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Whitley County Con Schools?
The average composite rating for Whitley County Con Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Whitley County Con Schools?
Whitley County Con Schools's district-level spending was $10,015 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitley County Con Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whitley County Con Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whitley County Con Schools?
Little Turtle Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Whitley County Con Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Whitley County Con Schools?
Across schools in Whitley County Con Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Whitley County Con Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Whitley County Con Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.2%
How we rate schools
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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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