Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barr Reeve Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barr Reeve 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
School Overview
Barr Reeve Elementary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Barr Reeve Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barr Reeve Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barr Reeve Elementary School's ranking?
Barr Reeve Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Barr Reeve Elementary School often compared to?
Barr Reeve Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Daviess Elementary School, Washington Primary, Washington Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Barr Reeve Elementary School?
508 students attend Barr Reeve Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Barr Reeve Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barr Reeve Elementary School?
Barr Reeve Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barr Reeve Elementary School offer ?
Barr Reeve Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barr Reeve Elementary School part of?
Barr Reeve Elementary School is part of Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc School District.
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