Enrollment
654
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Logansport, IN
Columbia 6th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbia 6th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180603001052
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia 6th Grade Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Logansport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia 6th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia 6th Grade Academy ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Logansport, IN.
School address
District: Logansport Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180603001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia 6th Grade Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia 6th Grade Academy
Columbia 6th Grade Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Logansport, Indiana, enrolling 654 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 87% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Logansport's middle schools, it stands alongside Logansport Junior High School (641 students): Columbia 6th Grade Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.7:1 vs 16:1).
Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students) and Landis Elementary School (819 students) alongside Columbia 6th Grade Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbia 6th Grade Academy compares
Columbia 6th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.7:1 | ▲ 87% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 38.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Columbia 6th Grade Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logansport Community Sch Corp, which includes Columbia 6th Grade Academy.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Columbia 6th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Landis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logansport Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia 6th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Logansport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia 6th Grade Academy
How many students attend Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Logansport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia 6th Grade Academy is 29.7:1, which is 87% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
68.6% of students at Columbia 6th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbia 6th Grade Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Logansport, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia 6th Grade Academy?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia 6th Grade Academy rank among public schools in Logansport?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia 6th Grade Academy ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Logansport, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Logansport on the city page.
Is Columbia 6th Grade Academy a good school?
Columbia 6th Grade Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Logansport Community Sch Corp?
Besides Columbia 6th Grade Academy, Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students), Landis Elementary School (819 students), and Logansport Junior High School (641 students). See the Logansport Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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