NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northern Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Whitley County Con Schools school district, located in Columbia City, IN with about 515 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Northern Heights Elementary School 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.
Northern Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia City, Indiana, serving as part of the Whitley County Consolidated Schools district. Situated in a rural setting just north of the city, the school provides an educational environment for students in grades K-5. It is known for fostering a community-focused atmosphere, emphasizing foundational academic growth while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and local partnerships.
The school is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning within its curriculum. By leveraging its position within the Whitley County school system, Northern Heights utilizes resources to support diverse learning needs, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. With a commitment to maintaining a supportive and inclusive classroom culture, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Columbia City area.
For more information, contact Northern Heights Elementary School at (260) 691-2371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 691-2371
NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia City, IN with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitley County Con Schools
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 27.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 515 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.