- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Blackhawk Middle School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180363000516 · Fort Wayne, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 17.3:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Blackhawk Middle School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Blackhawk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- R Nelson Snide
R Nelson Snider High School
1,927 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
1,405 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
1,398 students
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
1,383 students
- This school 814
Blackhawk Middle School
814 students
What this shows Blackhawk Middle School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackhawk Middle School compares
Blackhawk Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~814 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.