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Elementary· 5 schools in district

Hardin Intermediate

631 W 5th Street, Hardin, MT 59034Hardin Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
258
Students
Total enrolled
$17,950
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 26% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 258 students in grades 03–05 in Hardin, Montana.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,950 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hardin Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary in Hardin, Montana, serving grades 03–05 with 258 students. The district invests $17,950 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Hardin Intermediate

258
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution136 male · 122 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
16%
9%
69%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native American69%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 301331000395

Academic Outcomes at Hardin Intermediate

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 59034

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,950Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,950
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,898
Student Support$3,410
Administration$2,154
Operations$2,692
Other$1,795
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,950 spent per student, an estimated $7,952 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
17%
State government
35.3%
Local (property tax)
17.3%
Federal programs
47.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,950/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hardin PrimaryCrow Agency SchoolFort Smith School
↓
Middle
Hardin Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyBig Horn County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHardin Elem →
Phone: (406)665-6390
NCES ID: 301331000395
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hardin seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hardin Elem
Mid
Hardin Middle School
404 students · 06–08
● 47 opp
Elem
Hardin Primary
329 students · PK–02
● 47 opp
Elem
Crow Agency School
271 students · PK–05
● 32 opp
Elem
Fort Smith School
22 students · PK–05
● 40 opp
District School Rankings
Location
631 W 5th Street, Hardin, MT 59034
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.