- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga, TX
West Hardin El
Federal NCES profile for West Hardin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484500005126
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hardin El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 280
- students enrolled
West Hardin El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Hardin County Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 484500005126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Hardin El held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 484500005126 · Saratoga, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.2:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hardin H S (254 students)
West Hardin El held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Hardin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Hardin El
280 students
- West Hardin H
West Hardin H S
254 students
- Hardin Co Alte 1
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
1 students
What this shows West Hardin El reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hardin El compares
West Hardin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$16,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, West Hardin El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hardin County Cisd reports $16,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hardin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hardin H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Co Alternative Aep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Hardin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide other 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hardin El
How many students attend West Hardin El?
West Hardin El has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saratoga, TX. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hardin El?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hardin El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 West Hardin El?
66.9% of students at West Hardin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hardin El?
The largest demographic group at West Hardin El is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Saratoga, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hardin El?
West Hardin El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West Hardin County Cisd?
Besides West Hardin El, West Hardin County Cisd also operates West Hardin H S (254 students) and Hardin Co Alternative Aep (1 students). See the West Hardin County Cisd district page for the complete list.