- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Hardin Middle School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191431001390 · Hubbard, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 16.3:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School (181 students)
South Hardin Middle School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How South Hardin Middle School compares
South Hardin Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Hubbard-Radcliffe Comm School District reports $12,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide middle 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 (~196 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, 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 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.