Enrollment
394
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390497903694
Hardin Houston Elementary School — Houston, OH
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Houston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 50
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-Houston Local · Ohio
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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin Houston Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hardin Houston Elementary School reports 394 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 394 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hardin-Houston Local spends $14,934 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.1% from local sources (property taxes), 50.4% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Houston Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 51% | — | — |
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,934
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 394 Top 51% in Ohio — larger than 49% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390497903694
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 394:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin-Houston Local, which includes Hardin Houston Elementary School.
$14,934
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 50.4%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hardin Houston Elementary School
How many students attend Hardin Houston Elementary School?
Hardin Houston Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Houston, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Houston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Houston Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Houston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Houston Elementary School is White at 92.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Houston, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Houston Elementary School?
Hardin Houston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.