Enrollment
396
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482238002245
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 38
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin H S
Hardin H S is a mid-sized high school in Hardin, Texas, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,012 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #650.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hardin Isd also operates Hardin El (564 students) and Hardin J H (297 students) alongside Hardin H S.
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 H S compares
Hardin H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin Isd, which includes Hardin H S.
$11,374
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 45.0%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hardin on the city page.
Is Hardin H S a good school?
Hardin H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas 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 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.
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