BARTON TOWNSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Barton Township Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Gibson School Corporation school district, located in Mackey, IN with about 123 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 11 teachers, Barton Township Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Barton Township Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Mackey, Indiana, serving students within the Gibson County school district. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, focusing on foundational academic development in a quiet, localized setting. As a primary education facility, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of families in the surrounding agricultural and residential area.

Because it is situated in a smaller township, the school plays a central role in the local community, often prioritizing personalized attention for its students. While it offers a traditional elementary curriculum, its identity is deeply tied to the regional character of Southwestern Indiana, providing a stable, accessible educational experience for children in the Mackey area as they transition from early childhood through the elementary grades.

For more information, contact Barton Township Elementary at (812) 795-2292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.