D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Lillian Schmitt Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2675 California, Columbus, IN 47201
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 11th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
689
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%11/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 6th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−9 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−5 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -17 pts, math -9 pts21st percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading +0 pts, math +5 pts50th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -1 pts, math +7 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2675 California
City Columbus
ZIP Code 47201
District 1800360
NCES School ID 180036000071
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47201

Understanding the community around Lillian Schmitt Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,582
Per Capita Income $40,204
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,600
Median Rent $1,106
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.3%
Hispanic/Latino 19.3%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Black 4.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 689
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has 689 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Lillian Schmitt Elementary School serve?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lillian Schmitt Elementary School receive per student?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School receives $14,341 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lillian Schmitt Elementary School in 47201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,230
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,396
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
36.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026