BARR REEVE PRIMARY GRADE SCHOOL

Barr Reeve Primary Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc school district, located in Montgomery, IN with about 145 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Barr Reeve Primary Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Barr-Reeve Primary Grade School is a public elementary school located in Montgomery, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Barr-Reeve Community Schools corporation, the institution is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Daviess County. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on traditional academic foundations, fostering a structured learning environment that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and character development to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is known for being a cornerstone of the Montgomery community. Because the local area has a significant Amish and Mennonite population, the school maintains a unique cultural dynamic that influences its tight-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. Barr-Reeve consistently achieves high rankings within the state of Indiana for academic performance, benefiting from strong parental involvement, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community culture that places a high value on educational excellence and student growth.

For more information, contact Barr Reeve Primary Grade School at (812) 486-3235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.