Excellent
#268 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Fort Branch Community School
Elementary School · South Gibson School Corporation · Fort Branch, IN
A South Gibson School Corporation elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7670 S Eastview Ln, Fort Branch, IN 47648
- Math 60% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Branch Community School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Branch Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,068
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Haubstadt Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| St James Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Owensville Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | Not available | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Gibson School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Branch Community School is listed in South Gibson School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Branch Community School
Fort Branch Community School is a public elementary school in Fort Branch, IN, part of South Gibson School Corporation, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Branch Community School
What grades does Fort Branch Community School serve?
Fort Branch Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Branch Community School?
Fort Branch Community School has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Branch Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Branch Community School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Branch Community School rank in IN?
Fort Branch Community School ranks #268 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Fort Branch Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Branch Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Branch Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Branch Community School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Branch Community School a charter school?
No, Fort Branch Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Branch Community School a Title I school?
No, Fort Branch Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Branch Community School?
36.5% of students at Fort Branch Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (812) 753-3641
- Area population (ZIP 47648)
- 4,453
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47648; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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