- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Blackford Jr-Sr High School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180057000102 · Hartford City, IN Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 12.8:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackford Intermediate School (447 students)
Blackford Jr-Sr High School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Blackford Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blackford Jr-Sr High School
651 students
- Blackford Inte
Blackford Intermediate School
447 students
- Blackford Prim
Blackford Primary School
314 students
What this shows Blackford Jr-Sr High School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackford Jr-Sr High School compares
Blackford Jr-Sr High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~651 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.