- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boone, NC
Hardin Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370483001938
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Park Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardin Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Boone, NC.
School address
District: Watauga County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370483001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hardin Park Elementary held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.1 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370483001938 · Boone, NC Other · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 10.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Watauga High (1,289 students)
Hardin Park Elementary held near 859 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.1 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hardin Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watauga High
Watauga High
1,289 students
- This school
Hardin Park Elementary
854 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
610 students
- Blowing Rock E 409
Blowing Rock Elementary
409 students
- Valle Crucis E 345
Valle Crucis Elementary
345 students
- Green Valley E 292
Green Valley Elementary
292 students
What this shows Hardin Park Elementary reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Park Elementary compares
Hardin Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Hardin Park Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watauga County Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blowing Rock Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Boone
2 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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Park Elementary
How many students attend Hardin Park Elementary?
Hardin Park Elementary has 854 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boone, NC. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 859 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Park Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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 Park Elementary?
33.8% of students at Hardin Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardin Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Park Elementary is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Boone, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Park Elementary?
Hardin Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Boone, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boone on the city page.
What other schools are in Watauga County Schools?
Besides Hardin Park Elementary, Watauga County Schools also operates Watauga High (1,289 students), Parkway Elementary (610 students), and Blowing Rock Elementary (409 students). See the Watauga County Schools district page for the complete list.