- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elizabethtown, KY
East Hardin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Hardin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210249000512
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hardin Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hardin Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hardin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
East Hardin Middle School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210249000512 · Elizabethtown, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 18:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
East Hardin Middle School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Hardin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- This school
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- G C Burkhead E 634
G C Burkhead Elementary School
634 students
What this shows East Hardin Middle School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hardin Middle School compares
East Hardin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, East Hardin Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hardin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hardin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Elizabethtown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hardin Middle School
How many students attend East Hardin Middle School?
East Hardin Middle School has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hardin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hardin Middle School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hardin Middle School?
29.5% of students at East Hardin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hardin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Hardin Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hardin Middle School?
East Hardin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Hardin Middle School rank among middle schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hardin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides East Hardin Middle School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.