Enrollment
515
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 301334000397
Hardin High School — Hardin, MT
Federal NCES profile for Hardin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hardin H S · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hardin High School reports 515 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 258 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 79.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hardin H S spends $16,928 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 35.9% from the state, and 29.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hardin High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 83% in Montana — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,928
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 515 Top 94% in Montana — larger than 6% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301334000397
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 75.5%
White 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 258:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 79.0%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 103
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin H S, which includes Hardin High School.
$16,928
Per student
-21%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 35.9%
Federal 29.0%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hardin High School
How many students attend Hardin High School?
Hardin High School has 515 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hardin, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin High School is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hardin, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin High School?
Hardin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.