- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redfield, AR
Hardin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051414001152
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 224
- students enrolled
Hardin Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White Hall School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051414001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hardin Elementary School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 051414001152 · Redfield, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: White Hall High School (954 students)
Hardin Elementary School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Hardin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Hall Hig
White Hall High School
954 students
- White Hall Jun
White Hall Junior High School
721 students
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
408 students
- Taylor Element 373
Taylor Elementary School
373 students
- Gandy Elementa 366
Gandy Elementary School
366 students
- This school 224
Hardin Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Hardin Elementary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Elementary School compares
Hardin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$10,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Hardin Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Hall School District reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Hall Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gandy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Elementary School
How many students attend Hardin Elementary School?
Hardin Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redfield, AR. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Hardin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Redfield, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Elementary School?
Hardin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in White Hall School District?
Besides Hardin Elementary School, White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students), White Hall Junior High School (721 students), and Moody Elementary School (408 students). See the White Hall School District district page for the complete list.