Enrollment
314
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford City, IN
Blackford Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Blackford Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180057000126
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackford Primary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hartford City · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackford Primary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hartford City, IN.
School address
District: Blackford County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180057000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackford Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackford Primary School
Blackford Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford City, Indiana, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 12.8:1).
Blackford County Schools also operates Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students) and Blackford Intermediate School (447 students) alongside Blackford Primary 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 Primary School compares
Blackford Primary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Blackford Primary 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 Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackford Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackford Primary 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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blackford Primary School
How many students attend Blackford Primary School?
Blackford Primary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackford Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackford Primary School is 12.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Primary School?
62.5% of students at Blackford Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackford Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Blackford Primary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Hartford City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackford Primary School?
Blackford Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackford Primary School rank among schools in Hartford City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackford Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School a good school?
Blackford Primary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Primary School, Blackford County Schools also operates Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students) and Blackford Intermediate School (447 students). See the Blackford County Schools district page for the complete list.
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