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#664 of 1,036 schools in AR

Hardin Elementary School

Elementary School · White Hall School District · Redfield, AR

A White Hall School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 250, Redfield, AR 72132

  • Math 45% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$10,377
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Hardin Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hardin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,614/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,095

Median home value

$116,400

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Moody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–5Not available404Compare →
Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–5Not available369Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

White Hall School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$10,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hardin Elementary School is listed in WHITE HALL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hardin Elementary School

Hardin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Redfield, AR, part of White Hall School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hardin Elementary School

What grades does Hardin Elementary School serve?

Hardin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hardin Elementary School?

Hardin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hardin Elementary School rank in AR?

Hardin Elementary School ranks #664 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hardin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hardin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hardin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hardin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hardin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hardin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hardin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardin Elementary School?

61.0% of students at Hardin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 72132)
3,377
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72132; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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