Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Barton Township Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barton Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Barton Township Elementary School's student population of 72 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barton Township Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barton Township Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barton Township Elementary School's ranking?
Barton Township Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Barton Township Elementary School often compared to?
Barton Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francisco Elementary School, Haubstadt Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Barton Township Elementary School?
72 students attend Barton Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Barton Township Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barton Township Elementary School?
Barton Township Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barton Township Elementary School offer ?
Barton Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Barton Township Elementary School part of?
Barton Township Elementary School is part of East Gibson School Corporation School District.
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