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Fort Smith School
Elementary School · Hardin Elem · Hardin, MT
A Hardin Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
401 Park Road, Hardin, MT 59034
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fort Smith 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated843/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hardin), 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
$59,559
Median home value
$178,200
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Hardin Elem
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Agency SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 279 | Compare → |
| Hardin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–5 | Not available | 280 | Compare → |
| Hardin PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hardin Elem
- Schools in district
- 5
- District spending per student
- $17,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Smith School is listed in Hardin Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Smith School
Fort Smith School is a public elementary school in Hardin, MT, part of Hardin Elem, serving approximately 19 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Smith School
What grades does Fort Smith School serve?
Fort Smith School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Smith School?
Fort Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Smith School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Fort Smith School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Smith School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Smith School a charter school?
No, Fort Smith School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Smith School a Title I school?
No, Fort Smith School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Smith School?
100.0% of students at Fort Smith 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (406) 666-2350
- Area population (ZIP 59034)
- 4,972
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 59034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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