Enrollment
775
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hardin Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hardin Middle School
East Hardin Middle School is a large middle school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, enrolling 775 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.5% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 775 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elizabethtown's middle schools, it stands alongside Bluegrass Middle School (583 students): East Hardin Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students) and North Hardin High School (1,593 students) alongside East Hardin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Hardin Middle School compares
East Hardin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County, which includes East Hardin Middle School.
$11,904
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Hardin Middle School a good school?
East Hardin Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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