Enrollment
814
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Wayne, IN
Blackhawk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blackhawk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180363000516
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackhawk Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 15
- middle schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackhawk Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Middle School ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackhawk Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackhawk Middle School
Blackhawk Middle School is a large middle school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 814 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 814 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Wayne's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodside Middle School (1,032 students): Blackhawk Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 18.8:1).
Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students) and R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students) alongside Blackhawk Middle 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 Blackhawk Middle School compares
Blackhawk Middle 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,247
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 46.4%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Blackhawk Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Wayne Community Schools, which includes Blackhawk Middle School.
$13,247
Per student
+10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 56.6%
Federal 21.1%
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 Blackhawk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackhawk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodside Middle School
Standard public school
1,032 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Maple Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,024 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Carroll Middle School
Standard public school
1,004 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Summit Middle School
Standard public school
789 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lane Middle School
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~814 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Middle School
How many students attend Blackhawk Middle School?
Blackhawk Middle School has 814 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackhawk Middle School?
44.7% of students at Blackhawk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackhawk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blackhawk Middle School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackhawk Middle School?
Blackhawk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Blackhawk Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Middle School ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Blackhawk Middle School a good school?
Blackhawk Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Blackhawk Middle School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students), and South Side High School (1,405 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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