- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabethtown, KY
John Hardin High School
Federal NCES profile for John Hardin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210249001910
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hardin High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hardin High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hardin High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
John Hardin High School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210249001910 · Elizabethtown, KY High · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 16.1:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
John Hardin High School held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
John Hardin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- This school
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- G C Burkhead E 634
G C Burkhead Elementary School
634 students
What this shows John Hardin High School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hardin High School compares
John Hardin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, John Hardin High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Hardin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G C Burkhead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hardin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Elizabethtown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~868 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Hardin High School
How many students attend John Hardin High School?
John Hardin High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hardin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hardin High School is 16.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Hardin High School?
48.2% of students at John Hardin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hardin High School?
The largest demographic group at John Hardin High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hardin High School?
John Hardin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 John Hardin High School rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hardin High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides John Hardin High School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and East Hardin Middle School (775 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.