L F Smith Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Indiana 47203 · Bartholomew Con School Corp
#518 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#22914 of 50,301 nationally
About L F Smith Elementary
L F Smith Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Bartholomew Con School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 420 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 518th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 420.
There are 16 schools in Columbus; L F Smith Elementary ranks 9th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for L F Smith Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near L F Smith Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
705 students · 1.5 km away
W D Richards Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 1.5 km away
Columbus East High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,452 students · 3.1 km away
CSA Fodrea Campus
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students · 3.4 km away
Columbus North High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,360 students · 3.4 km away
Northside Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
908 students · 3.5 km away
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
704 students · 3.8 km away
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr
Columbus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
80 students · 4.1 km away
Parkside Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
733 students · 4.1 km away
Central Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
790 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Peifer Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
420 students
Eel River Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Brentwood Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Levan R Scott Academy
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
419 students
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School
Osgood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
Frequently asked questions
Is L F Smith Elementary a good school?
L F Smith Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #518 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does L F Smith Elementary rank in Indiana?
L F Smith Elementary ranks #518 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #22914 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend L F Smith Elementary?
L F Smith Elementary had 420 students in 2025.
Is L F Smith Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
L F Smith Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near L F Smith Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of L F Smith Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.