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#1322 of 1,823 schools in IN
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Elementary School · Bartholomew Con School Corp · Columbus, IN
A Bartholomew Con School Corp elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2675 California, Columbus, IN 47201
- Math 33% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lillian Schmitt Elementary School 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$82,667
Median home value
$217,600
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Parkside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Richard L Johnson Early Educ CntrEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| North Star Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bartholomew Con School Corp
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is listed in Bartholomew Con School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, IN, part of Bartholomew Con School Corp, serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,322 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
What grades does Lillian Schmitt Elementary School serve?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lillian Schmitt Elementary School rank in IN?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks #1,322 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School 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
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bartholomew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (812) 376-4307
- Area population (ZIP 47201)
- 48,602
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 47201; 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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