- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Blackford Primary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180057000126 · Hartford City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 12.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackford Jr-Sr High School (651 students)
Blackford Primary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Blackford Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackford Jr-S
Blackford Jr-Sr High School
651 students
- Blackford Inte
Blackford Intermediate School
447 students
- This school
Blackford Primary School
314 students
What this shows Blackford Primary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackford Primary School compares
Blackford Primary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.