Enrollment
447
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackford Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackford Intermediate School
Blackford Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford City, Indiana, enrolling 447 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #126.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hartford City's public schools, it stands alongside Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students): Blackford Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.8:1).
Blackford County Schools also operates Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students) and Blackford Primary School (314 students) alongside Blackford Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackford Intermediate School compares
Blackford Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackford County Schools, which includes Blackford Intermediate School.
$12,769
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Hartford City on the city page.
Is Blackford Intermediate School a good school?
Blackford Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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