Elementary Schools in Blackford County Schools

The Blackford County Schools district in Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Blackford Intermediate School (grades PK-6) and Blackford Primary School (grades PK-2). While the schools serve a predominantly white student population, they face challenges in academic performance and student attendance compared to state and district averages.

Neither school stands out as a clear academic performer, with both Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford County Schools as a whole performing below the state average in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Chronic absenteeism rates are also relatively high, at 15.9% and 16.4% respectively, which may be contributing to the academic challenges. Additionally, a significant majority of students at both schools (over 64%) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need in the district.

While Blackford Primary School spends more per student ($11,289) compared to Blackford Intermediate School ($9,749), this does not appear to translate into significantly better academic outcomes. The lack of statewide ranking data for Blackford Primary School also makes it difficult to compare its performance to other elementary schools in Indiana. Overall, the Blackford County Schools district faces a range of challenges that will require a comprehensive approach to address and improve student outcomes.