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L F Smith Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
4505 Waycross Dr, Columbus, IN 47203 · (812) 376-4317 · Part of Bartholomew County School Corporation
Students
420
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about L F Smith Elementary
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Newbern kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Newbern kids come from and go next.
PK–6L F Smith ElementaryYou are here
7–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 42.6%
Location
Directions ↗
4505 Waycross Dr, Columbus
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten56
Grade 145
Grade 268
Grade 355
Grade 458
Grade 557
Grade 661
Enrollment over time
465’20
471’21
471’22
431’23
420’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 8%Black 4%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.