- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dola, OH
Hardin Northern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Northern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390474902903
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Northern Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 211
- students enrolled
Hardin Northern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hardin Northern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390474902903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hardin Northern Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390474902903 · Dola, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin Northern High School (173 students)
Hardin Northern Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Hardin Northern Elementary School compares
Hardin Northern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Hardin Northern Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin Northern Local reports $18,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Northern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Northern High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Northern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Dola
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Northern Elementary School
How many students attend Hardin Northern Elementary School?
Hardin Northern Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dola, OH. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Northern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Northern Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Dola, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Northern Elementary School?
Hardin Northern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hardin Northern Local?
Besides Hardin Northern Elementary School, Hardin Northern Local also operates Hardin Northern High School (173 students). See the Hardin Northern Local district page for the complete list.