Northern Heights Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia City, Indiana 46725 · Whitley County Con Schools
#223 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#13305 of 50,301 nationally
About Northern Heights Elementary School
Northern Heights Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbia City, in the Whitley County Con Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 504 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 223rd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 504.
There are 6 schools in Columbia City; Northern Heights Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Northern Heights Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northern Heights Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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South Whitley · Public other · Grades K–12
12 students · 9.0 km away
Mary Raber Elementary School
Columbia City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 9.1 km away
Central Noble Primary School
Wolf Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–2
238 students · 11 km away
Columbia City High School
Columbia City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students · 11 km away
Indian Springs Middle School
Columbia City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students · 12 km away
Little Turtle Elementary School
Columbia City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students · 12 km away
Whitko Career Academy
Larwill · Public high · Grades 8–12
0 students · 14 km away
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
Churubusco · Public high · Grades 6–12
603 students · 14 km away
Churubusco Elementary School
Churubusco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 14 km away
Coesse School
Columbia City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
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504 students
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504 students
Pinewood Elementary School
Elkhart · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
Northwood Elementary School
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505 students
Elm Road Elementary School
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503 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Heights Elementary School a good school?
Northern Heights Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #223 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 Northern Heights Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Northern Heights Elementary School ranks #223 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #13305 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northern Heights Elementary School?
Northern Heights Elementary School had 504 students in 2025.
Is Northern Heights Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Northern Heights Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northern Heights Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northern Heights Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.