Top Rankings
Hardin Elem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,348 students in Hardin Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Hardin Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
831 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
149,239 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
11,109 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hardin Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#332 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.38
# American Indian Students
1,049 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
78%
11%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
165 Students
115,862 Students
% White Students
12%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
419
# Students in K Grade:
145
12,858
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
11,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
11,221
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
11,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
11,197
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
11,399
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
11,219
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
11,735
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
12,100
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,859 is higher than the state median of $15,311. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,013 is higher than the state median of $15,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,859
$15,311
Spending / Student
$16,013
$15,400
Best Hardin Elem School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 666-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Grades: 3-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Crow Agency School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin Elem School District?
Hardin Elem School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Hardin Elem School District?
Hardin Elem School District is ranked #334 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin Elem School District?
78% of Hardin Elem School District students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin Elem School District?
Hardin Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Hardin Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,013 is higher than the state median of $15,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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