Bartholomew Con School Corp School District

1200 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,634 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 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
11,634 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
728 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Bartholomew Con School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#141 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District 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.
32%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
39 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
812 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,141 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
316 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
7,785 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
533 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
248
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
805
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
852
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
841
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
847
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
853
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
843
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
823
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
870
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
893
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
958
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
976
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
921
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
904
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,466 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,413 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$144 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,466
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,413
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bartholomew Con School Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bartholomew Con School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 905 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Rockcreek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 904 students
Rank: #77.
W D Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #88.
Columbus East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: #1010.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
L F Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Grades: PK-6
| 677 students
Rank: #1313.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1414.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Grades: PK-6
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
Taylorsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9711 Walnut St
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
Magnet School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Center
Magnet School
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Grades: PK
| 65 students

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 11,634 students.
What is the rank of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District?
Bartholomew Con School Corp School District is ranked #144 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
67% of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District students are White, 18% 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 equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Bartholomew Con School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,413 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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