- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+354 students YoY
Columbia 6th Grade Academy grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+111.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+354 students YoY 180603001052 · Logansport, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 29.7:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Logansport Community High School (1,148 students)
Columbia 6th Grade Academy grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (+111.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Columbia 6th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Logansport Com
Logansport Community High School
1,148 students
- Landis Element
Landis Elementary School
819 students
- This school
Columbia 6th Grade Academy
654 students
- Logansport Jun
Logansport Junior High School
641 students
- Columbia Eleme 432
Columbia Elementary School
432 students
- Fairview Eleme 428
Fairview Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Columbia 6th Grade Academy reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia 6th Grade Academy compares
Columbia 6th Grade Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Logansport Community Sch Corp reports $11,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), up 354.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.