- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauchula, FL
Hardee Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hardee Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120075000878
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardee Junior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Wauchula · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardee Junior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardee Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Hardee Junior High School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120075000878 · Wauchula, FL Other · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 15.5:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students)
Hardee Junior High School held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hardee Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardee Senior
Hardee Senior High School
1,347 students
- This school
Hardee Junior High School
958 students
- Wauchula Eleme
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- Zolfo Springs 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- Hilltop Elemen 298
Hilltop Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Hardee Junior High School reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardee Junior High School compares
Hardee Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Florida - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 27.3%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Hardee Junior High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardee Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wauchula Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zolfo Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardee Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardee Junior High School
How many students attend Hardee Junior High School?
Hardee Junior High School has 958 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauchula, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,141 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardee Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardee Junior High School is 15.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardee Junior High School?
69.6% of students at Hardee Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardee Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardee Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Wauchula, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardee Junior High School?
Hardee Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hardee Junior High School rank among schools in Wauchula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardee Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Wauchula, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauchula on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardee?
Besides Hardee Junior High School, Hardee also operates Hardee Senior High School (1,347 students), Wauchula Elementary School (577 students), and North Wauchula Elementary School (516 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.