Mary Raber Elementary School

700 E Jackson St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Raber Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Raber Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Mary Raber Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Raber Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Raber Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1170 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
36%
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30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
90%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Raber Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Raber Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Raber Elementary School?
267 students attend Mary Raber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mary Raber Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Raber Elementary School?
Mary Raber Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Raber Elementary School offer ?
Mary Raber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Raber Elementary School part of?
Mary Raber Elementary School is part of Whitley County Con Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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