- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adamsville, TN
West Hardin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Hardin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470168000562
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hardin Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Adamsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 205
- students enrolled
West Hardin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hardin Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Adamsville, TN.
School address
District: Hardin County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470168000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
West Hardin Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 470168000562 · Adamsville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin County High School (951 students)
West Hardin Elementary shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Hardin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin County
Hardin County High School
951 students
- Hardin County
Hardin County Middle School
643 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
483 students
- East Hardin El
East Hardin Elementary
400 students
- Parris South E
Parris South Elementary
389 students
- This school 205
West Hardin Elementary
205 students
What this shows West Hardin Elementary reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hardin Elementary compares
West Hardin Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, West Hardin Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Hardin County reports $11,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hardin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parris South Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hardin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Adamsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hardin Elementary
How many students attend West Hardin Elementary?
West Hardin Elementary has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adamsville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hardin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hardin Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hardin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Hardin Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Adamsville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hardin Elementary?
West Hardin Elementary 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).
How does West Hardin Elementary rank among public schools in Adamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hardin Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Adamsville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides West Hardin Elementary, Hardin County also operates Hardin County High School (951 students), Hardin County Middle School (643 students), and Northside Elementary (483 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.