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Blackford Intermediate School

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Blackford Intermediate School ranks 627 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

627^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Blackford Intermediate School in Hartford City, Indiana, serves grades PK–6 with 447 students as part of Blackford County Schools, a district ranked 134th of 374 in Indiana (64th percentile, 3 stars); the school itself ranks 627th of 1,015 in 2025–2026 (38th percentile, 2 stars). About 70.25% of students received free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–2025, up from 63.92% the year before, and per-student spending was $11,658 in 2023–2024 with a student–teacher ratio of 15.9.

Academics are mixed. On 2025–2026 ILEARN, ELA proficiency was 27.43% — the lowest among nearby schools — while math was 43.89% and science 34%. ELA is weak in every tested grade, from 26.73% in 3rd grade down to 20.69% in 6th grade, roughly half the state rate. Math has improved overall from 36.12% in 2022–2023, and 5th-grade math (44%) is above the state's 42%, but 6th-grade math sits at 32.18%. Sixth grade underperforms in every subject, and 5th-grade social studies fell from 44.12% in 2022–2023 to 32% in 2025–2026.

Attendance is a clear strength: chronic absenteeism was 9.5%, below the district (13.0%) and state (16.7%), and third-lowest among nearby schools. Comparisons are revealing. Blackford Primary School has lower poverty (66.56%) and smaller classes (13.9) but higher absenteeism (14.9%). West Jay Elementary School (72.43% poverty) and Albany Elementary School (67.42%) both post higher ELA and math with smaller classes and more spending. Eaton Elementary School stands out: ELA 52.52%, math 69.06%, absenteeism 6.2%, with similar spending ($11,746) but a smaller ratio (13.4). Meanwhile, the school's rank has fallen from 252nd of 1,027 in 2017–2018 — a sustained decline rather than a one-year dip.

447

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,089

Per pupil spending ?

70.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

400 E McDonald
Hartford City, IN 47348

(765) 348-7595

District: Blackford County Schools

Students who attend Blackford Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Blackford Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Hispanic:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (35% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2016

!Social Studies scores 15 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg38%

Indiana avg47%

627^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

134^th of 374Blackford County Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	39.1	627 of 1015	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.6	575 of 1005	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.0	547 of 1011	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.7	622 of 1016	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.3	521 of 1020	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.5	427 of 1016	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	368 of 1031	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.8	252 of 1027	75.5%	★★★★☆
2017	58.2	487 of 1033	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.8	343 of 1046	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.0	408 of 1040	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.8	446 of 1036	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.5	516 of 1035	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.8	286 of 1015	71.8%	★★★★☆
2011	53.9	571 of 1025	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.6	688 of 1009	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.9	469 of 1003	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	41.5	699 of 996	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.0	718 of 985	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	42.1	648 of 961	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	35.6	720 of 959	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math44%

Science34%

Social Studies32%-15 vs state

English Language Arts27%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)					ILEARN Math (2026)					ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackford Intermediate School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 E McDonald	Hartford City	47348	Blackford County	Blackford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 348-7595	447	28	15.9	70.2%	395 (88.4%)	5 (1.1%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.7%)	39.1	627^th of 1015 public elementary schools	38.2%		44.6	575^th of 1005 public elementary schools	42.8%	52	26.7	30.1	31.0	20.7	27.4	46.5	50.4	44.0	32.2	43.9	37.2	29.9	34.0	32.0			$12,089	$1,159	$10,930
Blackford Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1515 S Monroe St	Hartford City	47348	Blackford County	Blackford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 348-7584	314	23	13.9	66.6%	273 (86.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)								(n/a)															83.7%		$14,229	$1,359	$12,871
Eastbrook South Elementary	Public	K-5	694 S Second St	Upland	46989	Grant County	Eastbrook Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 998-2208	336	22	15.3	43.8%	303 (90.2%)	6 (1.8%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	62.5	370^th of 1015 public elementary schools	63.5%		57.2	434^th of 1005 public elementary schools	56.8%	64	58.0	37.0	48.2		49.1	62.3	41.3	48.2		52.1	32.6		32.6	53.6	100%		$11,515	$739	$10,775
Eaton Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 N E Union St	Eaton	47338	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 396-3301	256	19	13.4	64.5%	243 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	81.4	168^th of 1015 public elementary schools	83.4%		79.2	189^th of 1005 public elementary schools	81.2%	21	55.8	35.9	69.8		52.5	72.1	66.0	69.8		69.1	56.6		56.6	79.1	94.7%		$12,276	$790	$11,486
West Jay Elementary	Public	K-6	140 Highland Ave	Dunkirk	47336	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 768-6075	214	19	11.0	72.4%	198 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	54.8	460^th of 1015 public elementary schools	54.7%		63.1	363^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	63.9%	97	29.6	14.3	44.0	43.8	34.3	51.9	14.3	52.0	46.9	42.9	38.1	53.1	47.2	52.0	85.4%		$15,337	$1,611	$13,726
Wes-Del Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Jackson St	Gaston	47342	Delaware County	Wes-Del Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 358-3079	427	27	15.8	59.3%	405 (94.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	48.8	537^th of 1015 public elementary schools	47.1%		49.2	524^th of 1005 public elementary schools	47.9%	13	40.9	24.3	32.8		32.5	75.8	55.7	29.5		54.3	34.3		34.3	43.3	87.5%		$10,998	$1,360	$9,638
Southern Wells Elementary School	Public	K-6	9120 S 300 W	Poneto	46781	Wells County	Southern Wells Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 728-2121	496	28	17.7	44.6%	471 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	35.4	670^th of 1015 public elementary schools	34.0%		37.8	641^st of 1005 public elementary schools	36.2%	29	40.9	35.6	28.6	35.9	35.3	46.5	33.9	27.1	26.9	33.5	28.8	25.6	27.0	30.0	87.1%		$9,393	$195	$9,198
Northview Elementary School	Public	2-5	725 E North 'H' St	Gas City	46933	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 677-4400	673	44	15.2	68.1%	533 (79.2%)	11 (1.6%)	58 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (10.1%)	40.4	616^th of 1015 public elementary schools	39.3%		46.1	561^st of 1005 public elementary schools	44.2%	55	28.8	36.3	33.1		32.7	39.2	49.4	33.1		41.0	40.0		40.0	34.6			$10,422	$811	$9,610
Albany Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 W State St	Albany	47320	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 789-6102	267	23	11.7	67.4%	235 (88.0%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	52.9	488^th of 1015 public elementary schools	51.9%		56.5	442^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	56.0%	46	26.7	36.0	47.6		36.5	48.9	50.0	42.9		47.5	42.0		42.0	54.8	91.9%		$12,825	$731	$12,094
Eastbrook North Elementary	Public	K-5	504 S First St	Van Buren	46991	Grant County	Eastbrook Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 934-3551	304	20	15.2	55.9%	278 (91.4%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	47.8	547^th of 1015 public elementary schools	46.1%		59.8	405^th of 1005 public elementary schools	59.7%	142	43.6	33.3	30.0		36.0	65.5	54.2	38.0		52.9	33.3		33.3	28.0			$12,344	$848	$11,496

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackford Intermediate School

What schools do graduates of Blackford Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Blackford Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

High : Blackford Junior-Senior High School

Is Blackford Intermediate School a good school?

Blackford Intermediate School ranks 627^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Blackford Intermediate School?

Students at Blackford Intermediate School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Blackford Intermediate School in?

Blackford County Schools

How many students attend Blackford Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 447 students attended Blackford Intermediate School.

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