- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Charles, MO
Hardin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292892001850
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardin Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hardin Middle shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 292892001850 · St Charles, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 11.7:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Hardin Middle shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hardin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- This school
Hardin Middle
676 students
- St. Charles We
St. Charles West High
645 students
- Harris Elem.
Harris Elem.
408 students
- Monroe Elem.
Monroe Elem.
366 students
What this shows Hardin Middle reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Middle compares
Hardin Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Missouri - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Hardin Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Middle
How many students attend Hardin Middle?
Hardin Middle has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Middle is 11.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardin Middle?
34.9% of students at Hardin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Middle is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Middle?
Hardin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among middle schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Hardin Middle, St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Jefferson Intermediate School (706 students), and St. Charles West High (645 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.