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#1057 of 1,823 schools in IN

Blackford Primary School

Elementary School · Blackford County Schools · Hartford City, IN

A Blackford County Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1515 S Monroe St, Hartford City, IN 47348

  • Math 57% proficient (2017)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2017)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2017
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2017 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2017 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2017 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2017 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$13,100
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Blackford Primary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2017 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2014, to 62% in 2017, across a 8-year record (2010–2017).

Show all 8 years
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2017) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2017)

Based on 16 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blackford Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,198

Median home value

$98,300

Median rent

$626/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blackford Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–60.7 mi413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Blackford County Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blackford Primary School is listed in Blackford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blackford Primary School

Blackford Primary School is a public elementary school in Hartford City, IN, part of Blackford County Schools, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blackford Primary School

What grades does Blackford Primary School serve?

Blackford Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Blackford Primary School?

Blackford Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackford Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blackford Primary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blackford Primary School rank in IN?

Blackford Primary School ranks #1,057 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Blackford Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blackford Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blackford Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackford Primary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2017).

Is Blackford Primary School a charter school?

No, Blackford Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blackford Primary School a Title I school?

No, Blackford Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackford Primary School?

52.8% of students at Blackford Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Blackford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 47348)
8,986
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
44.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47348; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2017; directory SY 2023–24

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