Barr Reeve Elementary School

627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 507 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Barr Reeve Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 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 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#145 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
74%
39%
55%
41%
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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 Washington Primary, Washington Intermediate, North Daviess Elementary School 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?
507 students attend Barr Reeve Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Barr Reeve Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barr Reeve Elementary School?
Barr Reeve Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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