- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford City, IN
Blackford Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Blackford Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180057000108
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackford Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hartford City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackford Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hartford City, IN.
School address
District: Blackford County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180057000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Blackford Intermediate School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 180057000108 · Hartford City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 16:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students)
Blackford Intermediate School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Blackford Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackford Jr-S
Blackford Jr-Sr High School
651 students
- This school
Blackford Intermediate School
447 students
- Blackford Prim
Blackford Primary School
314 students
What this shows Blackford Intermediate School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackford Intermediate School compares
Blackford Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,100
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Blackford Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackford County Schools reports $13,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackford Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackford Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackford Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Hartford City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackford Intermediate School
How many students attend Blackford Intermediate School?
Blackford Intermediate School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackford Intermediate School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackford Intermediate School?
63.0% of students at Blackford Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackford Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Blackford Intermediate School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Hartford City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackford Intermediate School?
Blackford Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Blackford Intermediate School rank among schools in Hartford City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hartford City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blackford County Schools?
Besides Blackford Intermediate School, Blackford County Schools also operates Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students) and Blackford Primary School (314 students). See the Blackford County Schools district page for the complete list.