Veale Elementary School

89 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Veale Elementary School, located in Washington, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Barr-Reeve Community School Corporation. Known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of a highly-rated district, Veale Elementary is often recognized for its dedicated faculty and strong parental involvement, which contribute to a supportive learning culture for its student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to build a solid foundational education, typically covering core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science while integrating modern learning tools. Beyond the classroom, Veale Elementary often prioritizes student engagement through extracurricular activities and community-based events that help foster a sense of belonging. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and consistent communication between home and school, Veale Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the Barr-Reeve district.

Total Students

7.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Asian	1

White
84 (94.4 %)
Black
3 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Washington Community Schools
Phone:	(812)254-3968
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 16

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 23