Fort Branch Community School

7670 S Eastview Ln
Fort Branch, IN 47648

575 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fort Branch Community School is a public institution located in Fort Branch, Indiana, serving as part of the South Gibson School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing educational programming for students in the primary grade levels. It is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators focus on building foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between families and faculty. By leveraging the benefits of a smaller school environment, Fort Branch Community School aims to offer a personalized learning experience that addresses the individual needs of its students. As part of the wider South Gibson school system, it contributes to a district-wide mission of academic excellence and preparation for the transition to middle and high school levels.

575

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Branch Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	522
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
522 (90.8 %)
Two or More
25 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	South Gibson School Corporation
Phone:	(812)753-3641
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 78