- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hardwick, VT
Hardwick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hardwick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043800147
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardwick Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 223
- students enrolled
Hardwick Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043800147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hardwick Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 500043800147 · Hardwick, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.2:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbury Elementary School (54 students)
Hardwick Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Hardwick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hardwick Elementary School
223 students
- Woodbury Eleme 54
Woodbury Elementary School
54 students
- Lakeview Union 29
Lakeview Union School
29 students
What this shows Hardwick Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardwick Elementary School compares
Hardwick Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 17% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Vermont - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$15,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Hardwick Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94 reports $15,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardwick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Union School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardwick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Hardwick
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardwick Elementary School
How many students attend Hardwick Elementary School?
Hardwick Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hardwick, VT. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardwick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardwick Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 29% 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 Hardwick Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Hardwick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardwick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hardwick Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Hardwick, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardwick Elementary School?
Hardwick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94?
Besides Hardwick Elementary School, Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94 also operates Woodbury Elementary School (54 students) and Lakeview Union School (29 students). See the Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94 district page for the complete list.