Enrollment
290
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin Intermediate compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin Intermediate
Hardin Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Hardin, Montana, enrolling 290 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (66%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hardin Elem spends $15,447 per pupil, 20% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 47.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hardin Elem also operates Hardin Middle School (359 students) and Hardin Primary (287 students) alongside Hardin Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Hardin Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin Elem, which includes Hardin Intermediate.
$15,447
Per student
-20%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 35.3%
Federal 47.4%
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 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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hardin on the city page.
Is Hardin Intermediate a good school?
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. 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 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.
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