- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hardin, MT
Hardin Primary
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301331000396
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Primary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 287
- students enrolled
Hardin Primary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hardin, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Hardin Primary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 301331000396 · Hardin, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin Middle School (359 students)
Hardin Primary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hardin Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle School
359 students
- Hardin Interme
Hardin Intermediate
290 students
- This school
Hardin Primary
287 students
- Crow Agency Sc
Crow Agency School
268 students
- Fort Smith Sch 17
Fort Smith School
17 students
What this shows Hardin Primary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Primary compares
Hardin Primary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Montana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.9%
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
$17,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 67.9%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Hardin Primary is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Hardin Elem reports $17,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Intermediate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crow Agency School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Smith School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Primary
How many students attend Hardin Primary?
Hardin Primary has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hardin, MT. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Primary is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Primary?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Primary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 67.9% of enrollment, in Hardin, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Primary?
Hardin Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Hardin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hardin, MT. 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 Elem?
Besides Hardin Primary, Hardin Elem also operates Hardin Middle School (359 students), Hardin Intermediate (290 students), and Crow Agency School (268 students). See the Hardin Elem district page for the complete list.