Enrollment
351
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, IN
Csa Fodrea Campus
Federal NCES profile for Csa Fodrea Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180036002492
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Csa Fodrea Campus earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Csa Fodrea Campus has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Csa Fodrea Campus ranks #8 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036002492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Csa Fodrea Campus compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Csa Fodrea Campus
Csa Fodrea Campus is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Columbus, Indiana, enrolling 351 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Indiana schools and 38% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 351 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #437, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 702 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Elementary School (891 students): Csa Fodrea Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 18.6:1).
Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students) and Columbus East High School (1,452 students) alongside Csa Fodrea Campus.
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 Csa Fodrea Campus compares
Csa Fodrea Campus on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,632
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 50.4%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Csa Fodrea Campus is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartholomew Con School Corp, which includes Csa Fodrea Campus.
$11,632
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Csa Fodrea Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Csa Fodrea Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Standard public school
704 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
W D Richards Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
L F Smith Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~351 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Csa Fodrea Campus
How many students attend Csa Fodrea Campus?
Csa Fodrea Campus has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Csa Fodrea Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Csa Fodrea Campus is 21.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Csa Fodrea Campus?
40.3% of students at Csa Fodrea Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Csa Fodrea Campus?
The largest demographic group at Csa Fodrea Campus is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Csa Fodrea Campus?
Csa Fodrea Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Csa Fodrea Campus rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Csa Fodrea Campus ranks #8 of 10 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Csa Fodrea Campus a good school?
Csa Fodrea Campus earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Csa Fodrea Campus, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students), Columbus East High School (1,452 students), and Northside Middle School (908 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.
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