Harding Elementary School

1903 Cordova Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harding Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Harding Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Harding Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3096 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harding Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harding Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harding Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harding Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harding Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Harding Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harding Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harding Elementary School's ranking?
Harding Elementary School is ranked #3096 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Harding Elementary School?
338 students attend Harding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Harding Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?
Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?
Harding Elementary School is part of Youngstown City School District.
In what neighborhood is Harding Elementary School located?
Harding Elementary School is located in the North Heights neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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