How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Blackford County Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hartford City, Indiana | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,496 | 28,612 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Blackford County Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,713 | $15,804 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.1% | 21.1% |
| State Revenue | 60.7% | 56.6% |
| Local Revenue | 24.2% | 22.4% |
Blackford County Schools
Federal State Local
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Blackford County Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 33.7% |
| African American | 0.6% | 25.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.1% | 65.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Blackford County Schools | Fort Wayne Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 32 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 304.9:1 | 452.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.5% | 27.7% |
School Types
Blackford County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.