Helmsburg Elementary School

Helmsburg Elementary School serves 236 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Morgantown, Indiana. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by a 9.7 academic score and an 8.6 growth score, meaning students here not only perform at a high level but continue gaining ground year over year. The school ranks #1 of 5 schools in Brown County School Corporation, and its reach extends far beyond the county line: Helmsburg places #26 out of 1,823 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Indiana schools.

That puts it among the top handful of elementary schools in a state with more than a thousand of them. A student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1 gives students regular access to individualized attention — a structural advantage that likely contributes to those results. Helmsburg is a regular public school, meaning these outcomes come from a standard district setting, not a selective admissions program or magnet designation.

For families in the Morgantown area comparing options, the data here is unusually clear: this school consistently delivers at the highest level.

Located in a rural area, Helmsburg Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.