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L F Smith Elementary

Columbus, Indiana · Grades PreK to 6 · Bartholomew Con School Corp

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About L F Smith Elementary

Located in Columbus, Indiana, L F Smith Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 420 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Columbus. With about 27.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.4 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 18 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Bartholomew Con School Corp runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Bartholomew County.

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School facts

Address	4505 Waycross Dr, Columbus, IN 47203
Phone	(812) 376-4317
School district	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	420
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.2
Students per teacher	15.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Bartholomew County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180036000070). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 0.9 mi W D Richards Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 1 mi North Star Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KColumbus · 1.2 mi Columbus Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Columbus · 1.7 mi Columbus East High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbus · 1.9 mi Columbus Area Career ConnectionPublic · Grades 6 to 12Columbus · 2 mi CSA Fodrea CampusPublic · Grades PreK to 6Columbus · 2.1 mi Columbus North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbus · 2.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does L F Smith Elementary serve?

L F Smith Elementary serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend L F Smith Elementary?

L F Smith Elementary reported 420 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at L F Smith Elementary?

About 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 420 students and 27.2 teachers in federal data.

Is L F Smith Elementary a public or charter school?

L F Smith Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is L F Smith Elementary in?

L F Smith Elementary is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/bartholomew-con-school-corp/

Where is L F Smith Elementary located?

L F Smith Elementary is at 4505 Waycross Dr, Columbus, IN 47203. The phone number is (812) 376-4317.

How many other schools are near L F Smith Elementary?

There are 18 other schools within 5 miles of L F Smith Elementary in our directory.