BLACKHAWK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Blackhawk SD school district, located in Beaver Falls, PA with about 370 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Blackhawk Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Blackhawk Intermediate School, located at 635 Shenango Road in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational facility within the Blackhawk School District. The school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school years, typically housing students in the upper elementary grades (often 4th through 6th grade). Its curriculum focuses on reinforcing core academic foundations—such as mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies—while introducing students to more complex departmentalized instruction as they prepare for the transition to secondary education.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment that encourages personal growth and social development. The facility provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to the developmental needs of pre-adolescent students. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous standards and a positive school climate, Blackhawk Intermediate School aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.
For more information, contact Blackhawk Intermediate Sch at (724) 843-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010-1660
(724) 843-5050
BLACKHAWK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in Beaver Falls, PA with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Blackhawk SD
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 24.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 370 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACKHAWK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.