- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Hardin J H shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 482238002246 · Hardin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 14.8:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin El (564 students)
Hardin J H shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hardin J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin El
Hardin El
564 students
- Hardin H S
Hardin H S
396 students
- This school
Hardin J H
297 students
What this shows Hardin J H reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin J H compares
Hardin J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Hardin Isd reports $10,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.