Northern Heights Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Columbia City, IN Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Fort Wayne, IN SchoolScore™ C (67.2)
  • 504 Students
  • 33.2 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (260)691-2371 Phone
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Northern Heights Elementary School
Columbia City, IN 46725
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.2)
504
Students
33.2
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(260)691-2371
Phone

Located in Columbia City, INDIANA (ZIP 46725), Northern Heights Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades KG–05 in the Whitley County Con Schools district.

Key statistics: 504 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
504.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 13% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.19:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
30.0%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 42% better
School Details
School Name
Northern Heights Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180228001185
State School ID
IN-8665-9186
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5209 N SR 109
City
Columbia City
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46725
County
Whitley County
Metro Area
Fort Wayne, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1803
State Leg. Upper
18016
State Leg. Lower
18018
Latitude
41.2387
Longitude
-85.4937
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
504
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.2
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 151 30%
Not Applicable 76 15.1%
District Info
District Name
Whitley County Con Schools
LEAID
1802280
State LEA ID
IN-8665
Phone
(260)244-5771
Website
http://www.wccs.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbia City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$51,357K
Federal Revenue
$3,642K
State Revenue
$27,850K
Local Revenue
$19,865K
Total Expenditure
$50,468K
Instruction Exp.
$17,801K
Support Services
$16,642K
Other Current Exp.
$1,780K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northern Heights Elementary School

1
Eagleview Online
South Whitley · Other
5.6 mi
2
Mary Raber Elementary School
Columbia City · Elementary
5.6 mi
3
Central Noble Primary School
Wolf Lake · Elementary
6.7 mi
4
Columbia City High School
Columbia City · High
6.9 mi
5
Indian Springs Middle School
Columbia City · Middle
7.2 mi
6
Little Turtle Elementary School
Columbia City · Elementary
7.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northern Heights Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northern Heights Elementary School?
504 students are enrolled at Northern Heights Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northern Heights Elementary School have?
Northern Heights Elementary School has 33.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Northern Heights Elementary School serve?
Northern Heights Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Northern Heights Elementary School a charter school?
Northern Heights Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northern Heights Elementary School located in?
Northern Heights Elementary School is located in the Fort Wayne, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Northern Heights Elementary School belong to?
Northern Heights Elementary School is part of the Whitley County Con Schools school district.
How much does Whitley County Con Schools spend per student?
The Whitley County Con Schools district spends approximately $100,134,921 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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