- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hardin, TX
Hardin H S
Federal NCES profile for Hardin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482238002245
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardin H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hardin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hardin H S held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482238002245 · Hardin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 17.2:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin El (564 students)
Hardin H S held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hardin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin El
Hardin El
564 students
- This school
Hardin H S
396 students
- Hardin J H
Hardin J H
297 students
What this shows Hardin H S reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin H S compares
Hardin H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% 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
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Hardin H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin H S'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 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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin H S
How many students attend Hardin H S?
Hardin H S has 396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hardin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin H S is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin H S?
47.7% of students at Hardin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin H S?
The largest demographic group at Hardin H S is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Hardin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin H S?
Hardin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Hardin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin H S ranks #1 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 H S, Hardin Isd also operates Hardin El (564 students) and Hardin J H (297 students). See the Hardin Isd district page for the complete list.