Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hardin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardin Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hardin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4254 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
70%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hardin Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Elementary School's ranking?
Hardin Elementary School is ranked #4254 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hardin Elementary School often compared to?
Hardin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School, Devers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hardin Elementary School?
564 students attend Hardin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hardin Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardin Elementary School?
Hardin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hardin Elementary School offer ?
Hardin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hardin Elementary School part of?
Hardin Elementary School is part of Hardin Independent School District.
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