Blackford Primary School

1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located at 1515 S Monroe St in Hartford City, Indiana, is a public educational institution serving students in the Blackford County School Corporation. The school provides foundational academic instruction for children in the primary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. As a cornerstone of the Hartford City community, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a commitment to preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, characteristic of the Blackford County region. By prioritizing personalized attention and a well-rounded educational experience, Southside Elementary aims to nurture both the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school works to create a safe and engaging environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning among its students.

314

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackford Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Two or More	18

White
273 (86.9%)
Hispanic
22 (7.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blackford County Schools
Phone:	(765)348-7584
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 98