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#1123 of 1,823 schools in IN
L F Smith Elementary
Elementary School · Bartholomew Con School Corp · Columbus, IN
A Bartholomew Con School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
4505 Waycross Dr, Columbus, IN 47203
- Math 32% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L F Smith Elementary score 33% proficient, which is in line with what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L F Smith Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low98/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,595
Median home value
$234,300
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| W D Richards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| North Star Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Rockcreek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bartholomew Con School Corp
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
L F Smith Elementary is listed in Bartholomew Con School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L F Smith Elementary
L F Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbus, IN, part of Bartholomew Con School Corp, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L F Smith Elementary
What grades does L F Smith Elementary serve?
L F Smith Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend L F Smith Elementary?
L F Smith Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L F Smith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L F Smith Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L F Smith Elementary rank in IN?
L F Smith Elementary ranks #1,123 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is L F Smith Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
L F Smith Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at L F Smith Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L F Smith Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is L F Smith Elementary a charter school?
No, L F Smith Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L F Smith Elementary a Title I school?
No, L F Smith Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L F Smith Elementary?
62.4% of students at L F Smith Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bartholomew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (812) 376-4317
- Area population (ZIP 47203)
- 25,106
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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