Enrollment
432
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Logansport, IN
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180603001051
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Logansport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Logansport, IN.
School address
District: Logansport Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180603001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Logansport, Indiana, enrolling 432 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Logansport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franklin Elementary School (335 students): Columbia Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.2:1).
Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students) and Landis Elementary School (819 students) alongside Columbia Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.9%
White 30.8%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Columbia Elementary School 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 Elementary School.
$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 Elementary School 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia 6th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary School'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
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Logansport
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~432 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Logansport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Logansport, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Logansport?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #6 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 Elementary School a good school?
Columbia Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Elementary School, Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students), Landis Elementary School (819 students), and Columbia 6th Grade Academy (654 students). See the Logansport Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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