Enrollment
297
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hardin, TX
Hardin J H
Federal NCES profile for Hardin J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482238002246
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardin J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hardin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardin J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardin J H
Hardin J H is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hardin, Texas, enrolling 297 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 820 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #663, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 297 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hardin Isd also operates Hardin El (564 students) and Hardin H S (396 students) alongside Hardin J H.
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 J H compares
Hardin J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Hardin J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin Isd, which includes Hardin J H.
$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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin J H'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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hardin J H
How many students attend Hardin J H?
Hardin J H has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hardin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin J H is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin J H?
53.5% of students at Hardin J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin J H?
The largest demographic group at Hardin J H is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Hardin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin J H?
Hardin J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 J H rank among public schools in Hardin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin J H ranks #2 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 J H a good school?
Hardin J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 J H, Hardin Isd also operates Hardin El (564 students) and Hardin H S (396 students). See the Hardin Isd district page for the complete list.
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