Enrollment
651
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford City, IN
Blackford Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Blackford Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180057000102
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackford Jr-Sr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hartford City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackford Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hartford City, IN.
School address
District: Blackford County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180057000102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackford Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackford Jr-Sr High School
Blackford Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford City, Indiana, enrolling 651 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Intermediate School (447 students): Blackford Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 16:1).
Blackford County Schools also operates Blackford Intermediate School (447 students) and Blackford Primary School (314 students) alongside Blackford Jr-Sr High 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 Jr-Sr High School compares
Blackford Jr-Sr High 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Blackford Jr-Sr High 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 Jr-Sr High 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 Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackford Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackford Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 (~651 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blackford Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Blackford Jr-Sr High School?
Blackford Jr-Sr High School has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackford Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackford Jr-Sr High School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackford Jr-Sr High School?
48.8% of students at Blackford Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackford Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Blackford Jr-Sr High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Hartford City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackford Jr-Sr High School?
Blackford Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Hartford City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 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 Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Blackford Jr-Sr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. 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 Jr-Sr High School, Blackford County Schools also operates Blackford Intermediate School (447 students) and Blackford Primary School (314 students). See the Blackford County Schools district page for the complete list.
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