Enrollment
223
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hardwick Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hardwick Elementary School
Hardwick Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hardwick, Vermont, enrolling 223 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 223 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94 spends $14,639 per pupil, 23% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hardwick's public schools, it stands alongside Hazen Union High School (265 students): Hardwick Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.2:1 vs 9.5:1).
Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94 also operates Woodbury Elementary School (54 students) and Lakeview Union School (29 students) alongside Hardwick Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hardwick Elementary School compares
Hardwick Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94, which includes Hardwick Elementary School.
$14,639
Per student
-23%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 97.0%
Federal 0.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hardwick Elementary School a good school?
Hardwick Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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