Columbia 6th Grade Academy

Logansport Community Sch Corp
1300 N 3rd St
Logansport, IN 46947
318 Students
Middle School 6th - 6th
School Overview
Columbia 6th Grade Academy, located in Logansport, Indiana, serves as a specialized transitional school dedicated exclusively to sixth-grade students within the Logansport Community School Corporation. By isolating the sixth-grade experience, the academy creates a supportive bridge between the structure of elementary school and the departmentalized environment of middle school. This focused approach allows staff to provide targeted academic and social-emotional guidance tailored specifically to the unique developmental needs of 11- and 12-year-olds as they navigate this pivotal middle-childhood milestone.

The academy emphasizes a curriculum designed to build foundational skills while preparing students for the rigors of junior high. Beyond academics, the school fosters a sense of community and belonging, helping students build confidence and independence in a safe, age-appropriate setting. By concentrating resources and professional development on a single grade level, Columbia 6th Grade Academy aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive before moving on to higher grade levels.
318
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
150.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    154 (48.4 %)
  • White
    129 (40.6 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Logansport Community Sch Corp
Phone: (574)753-3797
Grade Range: 6th - 6th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62

* 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
Grade 6 318
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Logansport Junior High School
Logansport Community Sch Corp
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2901 Usher St
Logansport, IN 46947 (2.4 miles away)
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Lewis Cass Junior High School
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6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994 (9.3 miles away)
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