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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 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
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 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
L F Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1124 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of L F Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of L F Smith Elementary School 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.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of L F Smith Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in L F Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of L F Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in L F Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is L F Smith Elementary School's ranking?
L F Smith Elementary School is ranked #1124 out of 1,763 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% 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, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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