- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga, TX
West Hardin H S
Federal NCES profile for West Hardin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484500005127
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hardin H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
West Hardin H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Hardin County Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 484500005127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
West Hardin H S held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 484500005127 · Saratoga, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 10.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hardin El (280 students)
West Hardin H S held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Hardin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Hardin El
West Hardin El
280 students
- This school
West Hardin H S
254 students
- Hardin Co Alte 1
Hardin Co Alternative Aep
1 students
What this shows West Hardin H S reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hardin H S compares
West Hardin H S 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, West Hardin H S 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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hardin El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Co Alternative Aep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Hardin H S'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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hardin H S
How many students attend West Hardin H S?
West Hardin H S has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saratoga, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hardin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hardin H S is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 H S?
52.6% of students at West Hardin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hardin H S?
The largest demographic group at West Hardin H S is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Saratoga, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hardin H S?
West Hardin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Hardin County Cisd?
Besides West Hardin H S, West Hardin County Cisd also operates West Hardin El (280 students) and Hardin Co Alternative Aep (1 students). See the West Hardin County Cisd district page for the complete list.