LITTLE TURTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Little Turtle 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 542 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Little Turtle Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Little Turtle Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia City, Indiana, serving students within the Whitko Community School Corporation. Situated on State Road 9, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop social-emotional skills through collaborative classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.

The school community places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Columbia City area. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Little Turtle Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future academic success by providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere. With its dedicated staff and focus on character development, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Little Turtle Elementary School at (260) 244-3343 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1710 S State Rd 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
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LITTLE TURTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia City, IN with about 542 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
542
Teachers:
33.58
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 542 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LITTLE TURTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.