Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Blackford Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackford Primary School's student population of 352 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackford Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Blackford Primary School?
352 students attend Blackford Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blackford Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackford Primary School?
Blackford Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackford Primary School offer ?
Blackford Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blackford Primary School part of?
Blackford Primary School is part of Blackford County Schools School District.
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