Bartholomew Con School Corp

Columbus, Indiana — 16 schools

11,634
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$14,341
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bartholomew Con School Corp operates 16 public schools serving 11,634 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 other, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,657 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bartholomew County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,341 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.5% local, 52.0% state, and 12.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,203 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #271 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (36 AP courses district-wide), a 563.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.6% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Columbus North High School accounts for 20.2% of all Bartholomew Con School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bartholomew Con School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bartholomew Con School Corp school enrollment varies 30× across entities

Bartholomew Con School Corp school enrollment ranges from 80 students (lowest) to 2,360 students (highest), a spread of 2,280 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bartholomew Con School Corp student-counselor ratio is 564:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bartholomew Con School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 21.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bartholomew Con School Corp is typically wider than the Bartholomew Con School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.5%
Federal
52.0%
State
35.5%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
271 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bartholomew County county, where this district is located.

$1,233
Studio/mo
$1,257
1 BR/mo
$1,415
2 BR/mo
$1,697
3 BR/mo
$2,000
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,203
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp.

White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 7.1%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 16
Schools with AP
36 AP courses total
563.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp

School Enrollment
Columbus North High School
2,360
Columbus East High School
1,452
Northside Middle School
908
Southside Elementary School
891
Central Middle School
790
Parkside Elementary School
733
Clifty Creek Elementary School
705
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
704
W D Richards Elementary School
610
Taylorsville Elementary School
580
L F Smith Elementary
420
Mount Healthy Elementary School
365
Csa Lincoln Campus
357
Rockcreek Elementary School
351
Csa Fodrea Campus
351
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr
80

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?

Bartholomew Con School Corp has 16 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 11 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 11,634 students.

How much does Bartholomew Con School Corp spend per student?

Bartholomew Con School Corp spends $14,341 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #271 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Bartholomew Con School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Bartholomew Con School Corp is $59,203 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bartholomew Con School Corp?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bartholomew County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bartholomew Con School Corp?

Bartholomew Con School Corp students are 64.6% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% Asian, 2.8% African American, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bartholomew Con School Corp?

Bartholomew Con School Corp has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #271 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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