- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, IN
Columbus East High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180036000065
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus East High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus East High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus East High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Columbus East High School held near 1,518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180036000065 · Columbus, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,452 enr · 17.1:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus North High School (2,360 students)
Columbus East High School held near 1,518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Columbus East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus North
Columbus North High School
2,360 students
- This school
Columbus East High School
1,452 students
- Northside Midd 908
Northside Middle School
908 students
- Southside Elem 891
Southside Elementary School
891 students
- Central Middle 790
Central Middle School
790 students
- Parkside Eleme 733
Parkside Elementary School
733 students
What this shows Columbus East High School reports 1,452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus East High School compares
Columbus East High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,452 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,452
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Columbus East High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartholomew Con School Corp reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus East High School
How many students attend Columbus East High School?
Columbus East High School has 1,452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,535 (2022-23) → 1,518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus East High School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus East High School?
35.2% of students at Columbus East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus East High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus East High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus East High School?
Columbus East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus East High School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus East High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Columbus East High School, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students), Northside Middle School (908 students), and Southside Elementary School (891 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.