What grades does Mary Raber Elementary School serve?

Mary Raber Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Columbia City area.

Where is Mary Raber Elementary School located?

Mary Raber Elementary School is a town school in Columbia City, IN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Raber Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Raber Elementary School is 15.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Columbia City, IN?

Schools in Columbia City include Mary Raber Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Columbia City area.

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Mary Raber Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Columbia City, Indiana|Whitley County Con Schools

Columbia City, IN 46725

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

290

Student:Teacher

15.3:1

Locale

Town

District

Whitley County Con Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

47.9%

Phone

(260)244-5857

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

2.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.5:1

Worse than average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

204

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

13.83

93% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.2

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,015

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$4,921

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,199

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 54%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$249,514

+2.7% 1yr+44.0% 5yr

Fort Wayne, IN metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

8.0%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

818

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

742

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

277 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

123 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

116 (16%)

Autism

116 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

32 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

14 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

297

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

School Board Work Session

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday

Event

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

School Board Work Session

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—