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Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

Summary:

Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Indiana, serving 677 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, which is ranked 160 out of 381 districts in the state.

Lillian Schmitt Elementary faces several challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 20.8% compared to the district average of 14.7% and the state average of 12-15%. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with particularly low scores in 5th grade. For example, the school's overall ELA proficiency was 32.54% in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 40.21% and the state's 38.6%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 73.71%, which is much higher than the district average of 40-45%.

Comparing Lillian Schmitt Elementary to nearby schools highlights the need for targeted interventions. Rockcreek Elementary School and Southside Elementary School, both in the same district, significantly outperform Lillian Schmitt in test scores, with proficiency rates around 50-60%. The nearby CSA Lincoln Campus, a public charter school, is the highest-performing school in the area, with proficiency rates around 70-80% in ELA and Math.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2675 California
       Columbus, IN  47201

(812) 376-4307

District: Bartholomew Con School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
659th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,309 Help


Students who attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northside Middle School
High:    Columbus North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
19.3%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Compare Details Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 17.8. 6 elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lillian Schmitt Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is $10,309, which is the 6th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lillian Schmitt Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bartholomew Con School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Bartholomew Con School Corp 161st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.27 215th 326 34.0%
2005 53.78 502nd 959 47.7%
2006 49.34 567th 961 41.0%
2007 52.12 557th 985 43.5%
2008 47.45 627th 996 37.0%
2009 39.72 706th 1003 29.6%
2010 34.21 764th 1009 24.3%
2011 28.57 833rd 1025 18.7%
2012 43.14 694th 1015 31.6%
2013 35.03 796th 1035 23.1%
2014 49.36 637th 1036 38.5%
2015 46.13 647th 1040 37.8%
2016 50.22 608th 1046 41.9%
2017 36.26 741st 1033 28.3%
2018 40.05 702nd 1027 31.6%
2019 32.17 755th 1031 26.8%
2021 30.39 741st 1016 27.1%
2022 39.10 660th 1020 35.3%
2023 37.34 661st 1016 34.9%
2024 37.10 659th 1010 34.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 237 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1990 251 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 246 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1992 460 16 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 542 20 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 765 35 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1995 891 31 3 8 0 n/a n/a 8 941
1996 891 31 3 8 0 n/a n/a 8 941
1997 825 25 3 16 0 n/a n/a 21 890
1998 905 28 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1999 961 16 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2000 724 18 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2001 700 31 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 674 35 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2003 674 35 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2004 661 25 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2005 648 13 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2006 698 16 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 739
2007 670 22 5 19 3 n/a n/a 68 787
2008 659 21 6 21 3 n/a n/a 61 771
2009 558 18 8 28 2 n/a n/a 58 672
2010 529 17 8 35 2 n/a n/a 73 664
2011 560 40 11 69 5 0 36 0 721
2012 515 46 13 74 4 0 32 0 684
2013 531 44 15 91 3 0 48 0 732
2014 531 50 23 100 1 0 49 0 754
2015 534 33 18 85 4 0 46 0 720
2016 541 24 19 85 2 0 43 0 714
2017 526 25 19 80 2 1 51 0 704
2018 493 25 13 83 2 1 41 0 658
2019 482 28 14 84 3 1 45 0 657
2020 458 32 12 91 2 1 50 0 646
2021 477 34 10 113 2 1 63 0 700
2022 494 45 16 123 2 1 73 0 754
2023 440 36 14 113 4 1 69 0 677
2024 443 33 6 133 4 0 70 0 689

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 13.4 20.6 13.7
1989 245 12.5 19.6 12.2
1990 264 14.4 18.3 13.3
1991 260 14.4 18.0 12.3
1992 482 25.1 19.2 25.7
1993 565 32.4 17.4 29.9
1994 814 35.3 23.1 17.8
1995 941 39.9 23.6 15.1
1996 941 39.9 23.6 15.1
1997 890 38.3 23.2 14.3
1998 953 36.8 25.9 19.2
1999 999 38.1 26.2 22.6
2000 764 38.3 19.9 34.9
2001 758 37.8 20.1 36.3
2002 739 40.1 18.4 45.9
2003 739 40.1 18.4 45.9
2004 702 36.7 19.1 43.9
2005 678 36.6 18.5 46.8
2006 739 39.1 18.9 45.9
2007 787 n/a n/a 50.8
2008 771 34.1 22.6 51.1
2009 672 32.5 20.7 66.3
2010 664 31.8 20.8 72.4
2011 721 35.3 20.3 66.7
2012 684 33.0 20.7 68.1
2013 732 30.0 24.4 70.9
2014 754 31.0 24.3 72.3
2015 720 32.0 22.5 71.7
2016 714 33.0 21.6 71.7
2017 704 34.9 20.1 70.5
2018 658 35.4 18.5 73.3
2019 657 32.5 20.2 76
2020 646 29.9 21.5 73.7
2021 700 33.0 21.2 69.9
2022 754 44.7 16.8 70
2023 677 40.8 16.5 73.7
2024 689 38.5 17.8 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 13.4 20.6 13.7
1989 245 12.5 19.6 12.2
1990 264 14.4 18.3 13.3
1991 260 14.4 18.0 12.3
1992 482 25.1 19.2 25.7
1993 565 32.4 17.4 29.9
1994 814 35.3 23.1 17.8
1995 941 39.9 23.6 15.1
1996 941 39.9 23.6 15.1
1997 890 38.3 23.2 14.3
1998 953 36.8 25.9 19.2
1999 999 38.1 26.2 22.6
2000 764 38.3 19.9 34.9
2001 758 37.8 20.1 36.3
2002 739 40.1 18.4 45.9
2003 739 40.1 18.4 45.9
2004 702 36.7 19.1 43.9
2005 678 36.6 18.5 46.8
2006 739 39.1 18.9 45.9
2007 787 n/a n/a 50.8
2008 771 34.1 22.6 51.1
2009 672 32.5 20.7 66.3
2010 664 31.8 20.8 72.4
2011 721 35.3 20.3 66.7
2012 684 33.0 20.7 68.1
2013 732 30.0 24.4 70.9
2014 754 31.0 24.3 72.3
2015 720 32.0 22.5 71.7
2016 714 33.0 21.6 71.7
2017 704 34.9 20.1 70.5
2018 658 35.4 18.5 73.3
2019 657 32.5 20.2 76
2020 646 29.9 21.5 73.7
2021 700 33.0 21.2 69.9
2022 754 44.7 16.8 70
2023 677 40.8 16.5 73.7
2024 689 38.5 17.8 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $936 (9.0%) $9,446 (91.0%) $10,383
2020 $939 (9.6%) $8,815 (90.4%) $9,754
2021 $1,171 (12.2%) $8,420 (87.8%) $9,591
2022 $1,523 (14.8%) $8,786 (85.2%) $10,309

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 755th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 661st of 1016 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)39.442.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)4739.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)42.351.2
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)53.449.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)38.229.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)50.839
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)43.425.8
 17.6%
   4th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)53.644
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)38.219.8
 18.4%
   4th Grade Science (Bartholomew Con School Corp)47.333.8
 13.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)40.526.1
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)5341.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)34.228.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)50.244
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)36.736.8
 0.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Bartholomew Con School Corp)44.838.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)34.828.4
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bartholomew Con School Corp)54.343.3
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)37.128.1
 9%
   6th Grade Math (Bartholomew Con School Corp)56.441.5
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Lillian Schmitt Elementary School)20.228.4
 8.2%
   6th Grade Science (Bartholomew Con School Corp)48.135.5
 12.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students657677
 3%
African American2836
 28.6%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian1414
Hispanic84113
 34.5%
Pacific Islander11
White482440
 8.7%
Two or More Races4569
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%73.7%
 2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 689 students attended Lillian Schmitt Elementary School.

Students who attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northside Middle School
High : Columbus North High School

Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks 659th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lillian Schmitt Elementary School are 64% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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