Top Rankings
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,657 students in Bartholomew Con School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Bartholomew Con School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
11,657 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
728 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
63%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,440 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,389 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,440
$13,125
Spending / Student
$12,389
$12,758
Best Bartholomew Con School Corp School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Rockcreek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Columbus North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Gr: PK-6 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
W D Richards Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Columbus East High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Gr: PK-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9711 Walnut St
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,657 students.
What is the rank of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District is ranked #142 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
63% of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Bartholomew Con School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,389 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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