Logansport Intermediate School

654 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Columbia 6th Grade Academy, located in Logansport, Indiana, serves as a specialized transitional school dedicated exclusively to sixth-grade students within the Logansport Community School Corporation. By isolating the sixth-grade experience, the academy creates a supportive bridge between the structure of elementary school and the departmentalized environment of middle school. This focused approach allows staff to provide targeted academic and social-emotional guidance tailored specifically to the unique developmental needs of 11- and 12-year-olds as they navigate this pivotal middle-childhood milestone.

The academy emphasizes a curriculum designed to build foundational skills while preparing students for the rigors of junior high. Beyond academics, the school fosters a sense of community and belonging, helping students build confidence and independence in a safe, age-appropriate setting. By concentrating resources and professional development on a single grade level, Columbia 6th Grade Academy aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive before moving on to higher grade levels.

654

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Logansport Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	329
Black	27
Asian	18
Two or More	31

Hispanic
329 (50.3%)
White
249 (38.1%)
Two or More
31 (4.7%)
Black
27 (4.1%)
Asian
18 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Logansport Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(574)753-3797
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Grade 5 333

Grade 6 314

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 5