Serving 314 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackford Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackford Primary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackford Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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
7%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blackford County Schools
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?
314 students attend Blackford Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blackford Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackford Primary School part of?
Blackford Primary School is part of Blackford County Schools.
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