Hardin Primary

314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hardin Primary serves 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hardin Primary's student population of 353 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hardin Primary is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
69%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
20%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hardin Primary?
353 students attend Hardin Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hardin Primary students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin Primary?
Hardin Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hardin Primary offer ?
Hardin Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hardin Primary part of?
Hardin Primary is part of Hardin Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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