CSA Fodrea Campus

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

CSA Fodrea Campus, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a distinctive public elementary school that operates as part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. The school is widely recognized for its implementation of the "Centralized School Approach" (CSA) model, which emphasizes project-based learning and a highly integrated curriculum. By focusing on hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary study, Fodrea aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among its students, moving beyond traditional textbook-based instruction to make learning relevant to the real world.

The school is noted for its strong commitment to building a tight-knit community and maintaining a high level of parental and community involvement. Its environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, reflecting the innovative educational culture found throughout Columbus. By blending academic rigor with a focus on student agency, CSA Fodrea Campus strives to prepare its diverse student population not only for future academic success but also to become active, engaged participants in their local community.

351

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CSA Fodrea Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	45
Black	8
Asian	88
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
177 (50.4%)
Asian
88 (25.1%)
Hispanic
45 (12.8%)
Two or More
32 (9.1%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4321
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CSA Fodrea Campus
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CSA Fodrea Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	53%
Male	165	47%

Elementary School K - 6th