Excellent
#9 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 1% in state
Hardin Northern Elementary School
Elementary School · Hardin Northern Local · Dola, OH
A Hardin Northern Local elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11589 State Route 81, Dola, OH 45835
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hardin Northern Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hardin Northern 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low98/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,813
Median home value
$95,600
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Hardin Northern Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardin Northern Elementary School is listed in Hardin Northern Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardin Northern Elementary School
Hardin Northern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dola, OH, part of Hardin Northern Local, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardin Northern Elementary School
What grades does Hardin Northern Elementary School serve?
Hardin Northern Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hardin Northern Elementary School?
Hardin Northern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Northern Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardin Northern Elementary School rank in OH?
Hardin Northern Elementary School ranks #9 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Hardin Northern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardin Northern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Northern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Northern Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hardin Northern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hardin Northern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardin Northern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hardin Northern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (419) 759-3158
- Area population (ZIP 45835)
- 521
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 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.
- 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 45835; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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