For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,110 students in 47203, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47203, IN are L F Smith Elementary School and Clifty Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47203 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47203, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47203, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
47203, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 47203, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47203, IN include L F Smith Elementary School and Clifty Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47203?
2 public elementary schools are located in 47203.
What is the racial composition of students in 47203?
47203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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