L F Smith Elementary School

4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, L F Smith 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 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

L F Smith Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

L F Smith 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 L F Smith Elementary School is 0.41, 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
This School
State Level (IN)
#1102 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
36%
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36%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
76%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 L F Smith Elementary School's ranking?
L F Smith Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are L F Smith Elementary School often compared to?
L F Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W D Richards Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend L F Smith Elementary School?
471 students attend L F Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of L F Smith Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L F Smith Elementary School?
L F Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does L F Smith Elementary School offer ?
L F Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is L F Smith Elementary School part of?
L F Smith Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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