MARY RABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mary Raber Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitley County Con Schools school district, located in Columbia City, IN with about 355 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, Mary Raber Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Mary Raber Elementary School, located in Columbia City, Indiana, is a primary educational institution within the Whitley County Consolidated Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development. Its location on East Jackson Street places it centrally within Columbia City, making it a key hub for neighborhood families and local educational programming.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of a smaller community-oriented district, Mary Raber Elementary generally maintains a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty work to address the individual needs of their students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Mary Raber Elementary School at (260) 244-5857 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia City, IN 46725-1999
(260) 244-5857
MARY RABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia City, IN with about 355 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitley County Con Schools
- Total Students:
- 355
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 355 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARY RABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.1%
- Male
- 45.9%
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.