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Barr Reeve Elementary School

Q: Is Barr Reeve Elementary School a good school?

Barr Reeve Elementary School ranks 178 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Barr Reeve Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Montgomery, Indiana, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 508 students. The school is part of the Barr-Reeve Community Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barr Reeve Elementary School consistently performs well on ILEARN assessments, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 45.21% of students proficient or better in ELA, 72.41% in Math, and 55.95% in Science, all of which were higher than the Barr-Reeve Community Schools district averages. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.3% to 19.2% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.44% to 31.1% over the past few years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools.

Barr Reeve Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science compared to schools like Jasper Elementary and Petersburg Elementary. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance, as these factors are often associated with better educational outcomes. Overall, Barr Reeve Elementary School is a high-performing school that consistently outperforms many of its nearby counterparts, making it a standout in the region.

507

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,944

Per pupil spending ?

31.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558

(812) 486-3224

District: Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc

Students who attend Barr Reeve Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Barr Reeve Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Asian:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (59% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Indiana elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg53%

Indiana avg38%

178^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 380Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	178 of 1005	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.3	112 of 1011	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	120 of 1016	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	85.4	118 of 1020	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	87.0	102 of 1016	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.9	27 of 1031	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	89.8	55 of 1027	94.6%	★★★★★
2017	86.8	79 of 1033	92.4%	★★★★★
2016	89.3	39 of 1046	96.3%	★★★★★
2015	86.9	75 of 1040	92.8%	★★★★★
2014	83.7	70 of 1036	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	77.6	174 of 1035	83.2%	★★★★☆
2012	81.1	127 of 1015	87.5%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	184 of 1025	82.0%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	243 of 1009	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	71.4	267 of 1003	73.4%	★★★★☆
2008	78.6	149 of 996	85.0%	★★★★☆
2007	75.8	184 of 985	81.3%	★★★★☆
2006	75.8	179 of 961	81.4%	★★★★☆
2005	76.6	164 of 959	82.9%	★★★★☆
2004	72.2	68 of 326	79.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math72%

Social Studies61%+23 vs state

Science56%

English Language Arts45%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barr Reeve Elementary School	Public	K-5	627 N 3rd St	Montgomery	47558	Daviess County	Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 486-3224	507	37	13.7	31.4%	476 (93.9%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	80.3	178^th of 1005 public elementary schools	82.3%		86.3	112^th of 1011 public elementary schools	88.9%	66	46.9	38.1	50.0		45.2	74.1	70.2	72.9		72.4	56.0		56.0	61.5	$11,944	$810	$11,134
Washington Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	803 E National Hwy	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 254-8360	488	31	15.8	48.6%	272 (55.7%)	86 (17.6%)	113 (23.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)								(n/a)															$12,612	$1,278	$11,335
Loogootee Elementary School	Public	K-4	101 Costello Dr	Loogootee	47553	Martin County	Loogootee Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 295-2833	310	20	15.2	38.1%	294 (94.8%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	78.2	200^th of 1005 public elementary schools	80.1%		77.6	205^th of 1011 public elementary schools	79.7%	5	58.5	41.7			49.6	77.4	60.0			68.1	58.3		58.3		$10,013	$549	$9,464
Washington Intermediate	Public	2-4	801 NW 11th St	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 254-8366	536	37	14.6	60.3%	331 (61.8%)	53 (9.9%)	132 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	9.9	920^th of 1005 public elementary schools	8.5%		12.4	904^th of 1011 public elementary schools	10.6%	16	16.4	14.2			15.4	23.8	19.1			21.7	13.0		13.0		$12,461	$1,261	$11,201
Veale Elementary School	Public	K-4	326 E 450 S	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 254-3968	81	7	11.8	35.8%	75 (92.6%)	3 (3.7%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78	204^th of 1005 public elementary schools	79.7%		85	129^th of 1011 public elementary schools	87.2%	75	50.0	42.9			47.2	68.2	71.4			69.4	57.1		57.1		$15,890	$505	$15,385
North Daviess Elementary School	Public	K-6	5498 E Sr 58	Elnora	47529	Daviess County	North Daviess Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 636-8000	621	46	13.6	50.1%	584 (94.0%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	62.1	371^st of 1005 public elementary schools	63.1%		61.8	392^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	61.2%	21	57.7	41.9	43.7	51.4	48.4	68.2	24.7	23.0	41.7	38.9	44.6	63.9	53.1	43.7	$11,345	$1,129	$10,216
Shoals Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11749 Ironton Rd	Shoals	47581	Martin County	Shoals Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 247-2085	276	16	17.8		271 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	25.3	774^th of 1005 public elementary schools	23.0%		31.2	720^th of 1011 public elementary schools	28.8%	54	14.0	23.5	30.6		23.0	30.2	29.4	26.5		28.6	20.6		20.6	32.7	$12,434	$962	$11,472
North Knox Primary School	Public	K-2	215 E 4th St	Bicknell	47512	Knox County	North Knox School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 735-2547	247	19	13.0	64.8%	210 (85.0%)	8 (3.2%)	14 (5.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)								(n/a)															$12,309	$1,878	$10,431
Otwell Miller Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	9958 East County Road 150 N	Otwell	47564	Pike County	Otwell Miller Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(812) 354-0800	107	7	15.2	61.7%	101 (94.4%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	33.5	693^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	31.0%		19.4	822^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	18.7%	129	38.9	6.7	44.4		31.4	27.8	13.3	33.3		25.5	26.7		26.7	33.3	$10,617	$853	$9,764
Jasper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3799 N Portersville Rd	Jasper	47546	Dubois County	Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 482-2529	1,023	60	17.0	56.1%	622 (60.8%)	16 (1.6%)	347 (33.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.1%)	71	277^th of 1005 public elementary schools	72.4%		70.4	295^th of 1011 public elementary schools	70.8%	18	47.3	45.4	52.5		48.2	64.2	54.1	50.0		56.1	53.6		53.6	40.5	$10,946	$564	$10,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Barr Reeve Elementary School

Is Barr Reeve Elementary School a good school?

Barr Reeve Elementary School ranks 178^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Barr Reeve Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Barr Reeve Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Barr Reeve Middle/High School

How many students attend Barr Reeve Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 507 students attended Barr Reeve Elementary School.

What district is Barr Reeve Elementary School in?

Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc

What is the racial makeup of Barr Reeve Elementary School?

Students at Barr Reeve Elementary School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

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