Enrollment
107
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elizabethtown, IL
Hardin County Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin County Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171820004657
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin County Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 107
- students enrolled
Hardin County Jr High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elizabethtown, IL.
School address
District: Hardin County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171820004657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin County Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin County Jr High School
Hardin County Jr High School is a small middle school in Elizabethtown, Illinois, enrolling 107 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 53% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Illinois schools, with 107 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% 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.
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 107 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hardin County Cusd 1 also operates Hardin County Elem School (216 students) and Hardin County High School (175 students) alongside Hardin County Jr High 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 Jr High School compares
Hardin County Jr High 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 53% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.1%
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 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 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 93.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Hardin County Jr High 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 Jr High 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin County Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle 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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hardin County Jr High School
How many students attend Hardin County Jr High School?
Hardin County Jr High School has 107 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elizabethtown, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin County Jr High School is 21.4:1, which is 53% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin County Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin County Jr High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin County Jr High School?
Hardin County Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin County Jr High School ranks #3 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 Jr High School a good school?
Hardin County Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jr High School, Hardin County Cusd 1 also operates Hardin County Elem School (216 students) and Hardin County High School (175 students). See the Hardin County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.
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