Top Rankings
Hardin Elementary 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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,221 students in Hardin Elementary 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 Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
1,221 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
77%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
14%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,867 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,549 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,867
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,549
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hardin Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Hardin Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Crow Agency School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9340
Gr: PK-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin Elementary School District?
Hardin Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,221 students.
What is the rank of Hardin Elementary School District?
Hardin Elementary School District is ranked #319 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Elementary School District?
77% of Hardin Elementary School District students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin Elementary School District?
Hardin Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Hardin Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,549 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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