Blackford Intermediate School vs Childs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford Intermediate School
Hartford City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students
Childs Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
| Measure | Blackford Intermediate School Hartford City, Indiana | Childs Elementary School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,053 | #11 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24728 of 50,301 | #1663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 447 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 84% |
| city | Hartford City | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Childs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 50.6).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 45%).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 70.2%).
- •Childs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Blackford Intermediate School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackford Intermediate School better than Childs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Childs Elementary School ranks higher (86.9 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackford Intermediate School and Childs Elementary School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Hartford City and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackford Intermediate School: 447. Childs Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackford Intermediate School and Childs Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Blackford Intermediate School is 584th of 1,053 and Childs Elementary School is 11th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).