Bartholomew Con School Corp School District

1200 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bartholomew Con School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,691 students in Bartholomew Con School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
11,691 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
741 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Bartholomew Con School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#141 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.54
# American Indian Students
40 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
837 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,074 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
292 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
7,915 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
68%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
526 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
289
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
859
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
837
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
862
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
850
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
861
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
787
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
853
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
882
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
858
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
955
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
953
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
961
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
884
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,401 is higher than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$144 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,401
$13,156
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,352
$12,788
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bartholomew Con School Corp School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 895 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus North High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Grades: 9-12
| 2,219 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Rockcreek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 890 students
Rank: #77.
W D Richards Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Columbus East High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Grades: 7-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1010.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Grades: PK-6
| 754 students
Rank: #1313.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #1515.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9711 Walnut St
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Grades: PK
| 116 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,691 students.
What is the rank of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District is ranked #144 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
68% of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Bartholomew Con School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,691 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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