- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hardin, TX
Hardin El
Federal NCES profile for Hardin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482238002244
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardin El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hardin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Hardin El shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 482238002244 · Hardin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin H S (396 students)
Hardin El shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hardin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hardin El
564 students
- Hardin H S
Hardin H S
396 students
- Hardin J H
Hardin J H
297 students
What this shows Hardin El reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin El compares
Hardin El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Hardin El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin Isd reports $10,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin El
How many students attend Hardin El?
Hardin El has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hardin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin El?
60.8% of students at Hardin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin El?
The largest demographic group at Hardin El is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Hardin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin El?
Hardin El 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 El rank among public schools in Hardin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hardin, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Hardin El, Hardin Isd also operates Hardin H S (396 students) and Hardin J H (297 students). See the Hardin Isd district page for the complete list.