Helmsburg Elementary School

5378 N Helmsburg School Rd
Morgantown, IN 46160

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helmsburg Elementary School, located in the rural community of Morgantown, Indiana, serves as a focal point for the surrounding Brown County area. As part of the Brown County School Corporation, the school is known for its intimate, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere where teachers and staff strive to foster strong relationships with both students and families, aiming to provide a personalized learning experience that addresses the academic and social-emotional needs of its young learners.

The school’s curriculum focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while frequently incorporating extracurricular activities and community engagement to enrich the student experience. Nestled in a scenic, wooded region of Indiana, the school often utilizes its natural surroundings to supplement learning and encourage an appreciation for the local environment. Overall, Helmsburg Elementary is characterized by its small-town charm and its dedication to preparing students for future success through a nurturing and collaborative school culture.

264

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helmsburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	6

White
251 (95.1 %)
Two or More
6 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Brown County School Corporation
Phone:	(812)988-6651
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 35

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42