Enrollment
196
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hubbard, IA
South Hardin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Hardin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191431001390
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hardin Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 196
- students enrolled
South Hardin Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191431001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Hardin Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Hardin Middle School
South Hardin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hubbard, Iowa, enrolling 196 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 196 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 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 196 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District, also runs Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School (181 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 Middle School compares
South Hardin Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, South Hardin Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District, which includes South Hardin Middle School.
$13,192
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 31.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hardin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle 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 (~196 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Hardin Middle School
How many students attend South Hardin Middle School?
South Hardin Middle School has 196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hubbard, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hardin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hardin Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Hardin Middle School?
39.9% of students at South Hardin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hardin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Hardin Middle School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Hubbard, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hardin Middle School?
South Hardin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 South Hardin Middle School a good school?
South Hardin Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. 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 Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District?
Besides South Hardin Middle School, Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District also operates Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School (181 students). See the Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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