Hardin Northern High School is a public high school in Dola, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Hardin Northern Local School district. It serves the villages of Dunkirk and Dola. Their mascot is the Polar Bears. They are a member of the Northwest Central Conference.
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hardin Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardin Northern Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Dola, OH, encompassing approximately 88.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hardin Northern Elementary School's student population of 211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Black, White, Gold
School Rankings
Hardin Northern Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Northern Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Northern Elementary School's ranking?
Hardin Northern Elementary School is ranked #469 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hardin Northern Elementary School often compared to?
Hardin Northern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Elementary School, Kenton Elementary School, Ridgemont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hardin Northern Elementary School?
211 students attend Hardin Northern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hardin Northern Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardin Northern Elementary School?
Hardin Northern Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hardin Northern Elementary School offer ?
Hardin Northern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardin Northern Elementary School part of?
Hardin Northern Elementary School is part of Hardin Northern Local School District.
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