Enrollment
237
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eldora, IA
South Hardin High School
Federal NCES profile for South Hardin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191069002048
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hardin High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
South Hardin High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eldora-New Providence Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191069002048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hardin High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hardin High School
South Hardin High School is a mid-sized high school in Eldora, Iowa, enrolling 237 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eldora-New Providence Comm School District spends $15,764 per pupil, 23% above the Iowa average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Eldora-New Providence Comm School District, also runs Eldora-New Providence Elementary School (242 students).
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 South Hardin High School compares
South Hardin High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$15,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, South Hardin High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eldora-New Providence Comm School District, which includes South Hardin High School.
$15,764
Per student
+23%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 44.6%
Federal 14.3%
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 South Hardin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora-New Providence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hardin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Hardin High School
How many students attend South Hardin High School?
South Hardin High School has 237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eldora, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hardin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hardin High School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 South Hardin High School?
30.2% of students at South Hardin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hardin High School?
The largest demographic group at South Hardin High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Eldora, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hardin High School?
South Hardin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Hardin High School a good school?
South Hardin High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa 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 Eldora-New Providence Comm School District?
Besides South Hardin High School, Eldora-New Providence Comm School District also operates Eldora-New Providence Elementary School (242 students). See the Eldora-New Providence Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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