Blackford Primary School vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 153 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackford Primary School
Hartford City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
314 students
McKinley Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Blackford Primary School Hartford City, Indiana | McKinley Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,053 | #914 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #26872 of 50,301 | #37962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 1.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Hartford City | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 30.9).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 66.6%).
- •Blackford Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.0).
- •McKinley Elementary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 314.
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 Primary School better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackford Primary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 30.9 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 Primary School and McKinley Elementary School?
About 153 km in a straight line, between Hartford City and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackford Primary School: 314. McKinley Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackford Primary School and McKinley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Blackford Primary School is 652nd of 1,053 and McKinley Elementary School is 914th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).