L F SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

L F Smith Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bartholomew Con School Corp school district, located in Columbus, IN with about 523 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, L F Smith Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

L.F. Smith Elementary School, located at 4505 Waycross Drive in Columbus, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school is committed to preparing its young learners for academic success by providing a structured curriculum alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic mission, L.F. Smith Elementary plays a central role in the lives of its families by encouraging strong parent-teacher partnerships and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow as responsible and collaborative members of the community. With its dedicated staff and focus on individualized attention, L.F. Smith works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to build a strong educational foundation.

For more information, contact L F Smith Elementary at (812) 376-4317 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.