Harding Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Harding Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
4%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
26%
18%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
63%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.46

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Harding Elementary School?
318 students attend Harding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harding Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?
Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?
Harding Elementary School is part of Van Dyke Public Schools.

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