Enrollment
29
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenton, OH
Hardin Community School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390142905652Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Community School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kenton · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardin Community School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Community School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH.
School address
District: Hardin Community School · Ohio
NCES ID 390142905652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+132% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin Community School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin Community School
Hardin Community School is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Kenton, Ohio, enrolling 29 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 59% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 73.3% of students qualify for free meals, 132% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Ohio schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kenton's public schools, it stands alongside Kenton Elementary School (1,022 students): Hardin Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29:1 vs 17.3:1).
Hardin Community School is a single-school charter district, so Hardin Community School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 29 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 Hardin Community School compares
Hardin Community School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 59% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 132% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$12,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Hardin Community School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin Community School, which includes Hardin Community School.
$12,212
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 93.3%
Federal 6.0%
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.
Similar other schools in Kenton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~29 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hardin Community School
How many students attend Hardin Community School?
Hardin Community School has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Community School is 29:1, which is 59% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin Community School?
73.3% of students at Hardin Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Community School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Community School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Kenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Community School?
Hardin Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hardin Community School rank among public schools in Kenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Community School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kenton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kenton on the city page.
Is Hardin Community School a good school?
Hardin Community School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Community School?
None; Hardin Community School is a single-school charter district, and Hardin Community School is its only campus.
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