Enrollment
216
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin County Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin County Elem School
Hardin County Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elizabethtown, Illinois, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hardin County Cusd 1 spends $13,123 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hardin County Cusd 1 also operates Hardin County High School (175 students) and Hardin County Jr High School (107 students) alongside Hardin County Elem 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 Hardin County Elem School compares
Hardin County Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County Cusd 1, which includes Hardin County Elem School.
$13,123
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
Is Hardin County Elem School a good school?
Hardin County Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois 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 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.
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