- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, IL
Hardin County Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin County Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171820004656
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin County Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 216
- students enrolled
Hardin County Elem School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elizabethtown, IL.
School address
District: Hardin County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171820004656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hardin County Elem School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171820004656 · Elizabethtown, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin County High School (175 students)
Hardin County Elem School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hardin County Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hardin County Elem School
216 students
- Hardin County
Hardin County High School
175 students
- Hardin County
Hardin County Jr High School
107 students
What this shows Hardin County Elem School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin County Elem School compares
Hardin County Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$15,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Hardin County Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hardin County Cusd 1 reports $15,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin County Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin County Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin County Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin County Elem School
How many students attend Hardin County Elem School?
Hardin County Elem School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, IL. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Elem School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin County Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin County Elem School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin County Elem School?
Hardin County Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hardin County Elem School rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elizabethtown, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardin County Cusd 1?
Besides Hardin County Elem School, Hardin County Cusd 1 also operates Hardin County High School (175 students) and Hardin County Jr High School (107 students). See the Hardin County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.