- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hardin, MT
Hardin Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301331000395
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 290
- students enrolled
Hardin Intermediate has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hardin, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hardin Intermediate grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 301331000395 · Hardin, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin Middle School (359 students)
Hardin Intermediate grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hardin Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle School
359 students
- This school
Hardin Intermediate
290 students
- Hardin Primary
Hardin Primary
287 students
- Crow Agency Sc
Crow Agency School
268 students
- Fort Smith Sch 17
Fort Smith School
17 students
What this shows Hardin Intermediate reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Intermediate compares
Hardin Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$17,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 65.9%
White 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Hardin Intermediate is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Hardin Elem reports $17,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardin Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crow Agency School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Smith School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Intermediate
How many students attend Hardin Intermediate?
Hardin Intermediate has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hardin, MT. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Intermediate is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Intermediate is American Indian / Alaska Native at 65.9% of enrollment, in Hardin, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Intermediate?
Hardin Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Hardin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hardin, MT. 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 Elem?
Besides Hardin Intermediate, Hardin Elem also operates Hardin Middle School (359 students), Hardin Primary (287 students), and Crow Agency School (268 students). See the Hardin Elem district page for the complete list.