- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabethtown, IL
Hardin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171820004400
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 175
- students enrolled
Hardin County High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elizabethtown, IL.
School address
District: Hardin County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171820004400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hardin County High School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 171820004400 · Elizabethtown, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin County Elem School (216 students)
Hardin County High School grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hardin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin County
Hardin County Elem School
216 students
- This school
Hardin County High School
175 students
- Hardin County
Hardin County Jr High School
107 students
What this shows Hardin County High School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin County High School compares
Hardin County High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Hardin County High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin County Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin County High 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 high 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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin County High School
How many students attend Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School has 175 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabethtown, IL. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County High School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin County High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County High School ranks #2 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 High School, Hardin County Cusd 1 also operates Hardin County Elem School (216 students) and Hardin County Jr High School (107 students). See the Hardin County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.