- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 180603001051 · Logansport, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Logansport Community High School (1,148 students)
Columbia Elementary School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary School 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
- Columbia 6th G
Columbia 6th Grade Academy
654 students
- Logansport Jun
Logansport Junior High School
641 students
- This school 432
Columbia Elementary School
432 students
- Fairview Eleme 428
Fairview Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,822
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.