Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

677 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lillian Schmitt Elementary School, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational academic learning while fostering a supportive environment designed to help young students transition successfully through their elementary years. The school serves a diverse student population and is integrated into the larger Columbus community, which is well-known for its architectural significance and focus on public education.

In addition to its core curriculum, Lillian Schmitt Elementary is characterized by its commitment to student growth and social-emotional development. The school typically offers a range of resources, including extracurricular activities, support services, and community outreach initiatives, intended to engage both students and their families. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the Columbus community.

677

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	113
Black	36
Asian	14
Two or More	69
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
440 (65.0 %)
Hispanic
113 (16.7 %)
Two or More
69 (10.2 %)
Black
36 (5.3 %)
Asian
14 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4307
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	89
Grade 6	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	48.6%
Male	348	51.4%

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