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#360 of 603 schools in MT
Based on limited data
Hardin Primary
Elementary School · Hardin Elem · Hardin, MT
A Hardin Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
401 Park Road, Hardin, MT 59034
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hardin Primary 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Agency SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 279 | Compare → |
| Fort Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–5 | Not available | 19 | 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
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- 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
Hardin Primary is listed in Hardin Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardin Primary
Hardin Primary is a public elementary school in Hardin, MT, part of Hardin Elem, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 603 schools in MT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardin Primary
What grades does Hardin Primary serve?
Hardin Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Hardin Primary?
Hardin Primary has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Primary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardin Primary rank in MT?
Hardin Primary ranks #360 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hardin Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardin Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hardin Primary a charter school?
No, Hardin Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardin Primary a Title I school?
No, Hardin Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardin Primary?
100.0% of students at Hardin Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (406) 665-9340
- 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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 59034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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