Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mount Healthy 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 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Healthy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Columbus, IN, covering an area of approximately 99.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Healthy Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Mount Healthy 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 Mount Healthy Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#1339 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, & Blue
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Healthy Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Healthy Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mount Healthy Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Healthy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mount Healthy Elementary School?
365 students attend Mount Healthy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mount Healthy Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Healthy Elementary School?
Mount Healthy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Healthy Elementary School offer ?
Mount Healthy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Healthy Elementary School part of?
Mount Healthy Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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