Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Turtle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Turtle Elementary School serves the southern part of Columbia City, IN, covering an area of approximately 75.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Turtle Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Little Turtle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Turtle Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Turtle Elementary School's ranking?
Little Turtle Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Little Turtle Elementary School often compared to?
Little Turtle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Little Turtle Elementary School?
583 students attend Little Turtle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Little Turtle Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Turtle Elementary School?
Little Turtle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Little Turtle Elementary School offer ?
Little Turtle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Turtle Elementary School part of?
Little Turtle Elementary School is part of Whitley County Con Schools.
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