- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hardin County Jr High School shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 171820004657 · Elizabethtown, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 21.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin County Elem School (216 students)
Hardin County Jr High School shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hardin County Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin County
Hardin County Elem School
216 students
- Hardin County
Hardin County High School
175 students
- This school
Hardin County Jr High School
107 students
What this shows Hardin County Jr High School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin County Jr High School compares
Hardin County Jr High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~107 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.