- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mackey, IN
Barton Township Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barton Township Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180294000383
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barton Township Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 150
- students enrolled
Barton Township Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180294000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Barton Township Elementary grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+101.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 180294000383 · Mackey, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 18.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students)
Barton Township Elementary grew from 72 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+101.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Barton Township Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
226 students
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
157 students
- This school
Barton Township Elementary
150 students
- Oakland City E
Oakland City Elementary School
149 students
- Francisco Elem 55
Francisco Elementary School
55 students
What this shows Barton Township Elementary reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barton Township Elementary compares
Barton Township Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Barton Township Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for East Gibson School Corporation reports $12,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barton Township Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo J Wood Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland City Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francisco Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barton Township Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barton Township Elementary
How many students attend Barton Township Elementary?
Barton Township Elementary has 150 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mackey, IN. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Township Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Township Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barton Township Elementary?
37.5% of students at Barton Township Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barton Township Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barton Township Elementary is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Mackey, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barton Township Elementary?
Barton Township Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in East Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Barton Township Elementary, East Gibson School Corporation also operates Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students), Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs (157 students), and Oakland City Elementary School (149 students). See the East Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.