At a glance
Reported students
172
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
172
Hartford Elem School: 172 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 102
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Hartford Elem School
Hartford Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hartford. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Wood River-Hartford ESD 15. NCES reports 172 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.1%) and multiracial (11%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hartford Elem School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.1%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wood River-Hartford ESD 15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lewis-Clark Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
236 reported students
Lewis-Clark Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
171 reported students
Public schools near Hartford Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Intermediate School Elementary · Roxana CUSD 1 | 03–05 | 365 | 2 mi |
| South Primary School Elementary · Roxana CUSD 1 | PK–02 | 450 | 2.1 mi |
| Lewis-Clark Elem School Elementary · Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 | KG–05 | 236 | 2.2 mi |
| Eastwood Elem School Elementary · East Alton SD 13 | KG–05 | 393 | 3.2 mi |
| Mitchell Elementary School Elementary · Granite City CUSD 9 | KG–06 | 413 | 4.9 mi |
| East Elementary School Elementary · Alton CUSD 11 | 03–05 | 415 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Elem School
What grades does Hartford Elem School serve?
Hartford Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wood River-Hartford ESD 15.
How many students attend Hartford Elem School?
Hartford Elem School reported 172 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 102 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hartford Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 172 students and 12.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hartford Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hartford Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hartford Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hartford Elem School in?
Hartford Elem School is part of Wood River-Hartford ESD 15, based in Wood River, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hartford Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Intermediate School (2 mi), South Primary School (2.1 mi), Lewis-Clark Elem School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.