Bartholomew Con School Corp

Bartholomew Con School Corp is a city-based school district in Bartholomew County, Indiana, serving 11,657 students across 17 schools. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.3% in the most recent year, suggesting overall stability despite minor fluctuations. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with 726 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

Academically, Bartholomew Con performs at or slightly above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 41.5%, essentially aligned with Indiana's 41.6% average, while reading proficiency at 39.3% exceeds the state average of 38.8%. The graduation rate of 88.2% indicates reasonable post-secondary progression, though chronic absenteeism at 15.9% presents an ongoing challenge.

The district serves a diverse student population with significant needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 43.0% of enrollment, while 15.1% are English learners and 17.6% receive special education services. Racial composition reflects 63.0% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 7.3% Asian, and 2.9% Black students.

These demographic characteristics suggest the district manages substantial socioeconomic and linguistic diversity. The combination of proficiency levels near state averages, moderate graduation rates, and elevated chronic absenteeism indicate Bartholomew Con operates as a mid-performing district with resource allocation challenges typical of communities with higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students.