- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191069002048
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Hardin High School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 191069002048 · Eldora, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldora-New Providence Elementary School (242 students)
South Hardin High School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How South Hardin High School compares
South Hardin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Eldora-New Providence Comm School District reports $15,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 48/100 (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 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.