Batesville Primary School

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Batesville Primary School (BPS) is a public elementary school located in Batesville, Indiana, serving students in the early stages of their education, typically encompassing kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Batesville Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that prioritizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for academic success by emphasizing core subjects while integrating hands-on learning experiences and age-appropriate technology.

Beyond academics, Batesville Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the holistic growth of every child. By focusing on creating a safe and inclusive culture, BPS aims to build a solid educational framework that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning in its students as they transition through their formative years.

547

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Batesville Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	502
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	16

White
502 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (2.9 %)
Two or More
16 (2.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Batesville Community School Corp
Phone:	(812)934-4509
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 174

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 163