- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hardeeville, SC
Hardeeville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hardeeville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450252001395
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardeeville Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hardeeville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardeeville Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardeeville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hardeeville, SC.
School address
District: Jasper 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450252001395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Hardeeville Elementary grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 450252001395 · Hardeeville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 19.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland Elementary (775 students)
Hardeeville Elementary grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hardeeville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland Elem
Ridgeland Elementary
775 students
- Ridgeland Seco
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
739 students
- Hardeeville Ju
Hardeeville Junior /Senior High
696 students
- This school
Hardeeville Elementary
691 students
What this shows Hardeeville Elementary reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardeeville Elementary compares
Hardeeville Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 24.9%
White 5.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Hardeeville Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
How Hardeeville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardeeville Junior /Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardeeville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Hardeeville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardeeville Elementary
How many students attend Hardeeville Elementary?
Hardeeville Elementary has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hardeeville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardeeville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardeeville Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 34% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardeeville Elementary?
100.0% of students at Hardeeville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardeeville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hardeeville Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Hardeeville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardeeville Elementary?
Hardeeville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Hardeeville Elementary rank among schools in Hardeeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardeeville Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hardeeville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jasper 01?
Besides Hardeeville Elementary, Jasper 01 also operates Ridgeland Elementary (775 students), Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence (739 students), and Hardeeville Junior /Senior High (696 students). See the Jasper 01 district page for the complete list.