At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
288.5
Hardin Intermediate: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Hardin Intermediate
Hardin Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Hardin. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hardin Elem. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (65.9%) and White (22.4%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hardin Intermediate
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.9 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White22.4%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native65.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Hardin Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hardin Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
287 reported students
Crow Agency School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
268 reported students
Hardin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
359 reported students
The Big Horn Academy 7-8
Middle · Grades 07–08
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Hardin Intermediate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Middle School Middle · Hardin Elem | 06–08 | 359 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hardin High School High · Hardin H S | 09–12 | 515 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hardin Primary Elementary · Hardin Elem | PK–02 | 287 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Intermediate
What grades does Hardin Intermediate serve?
Hardin Intermediate reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hardin Elem.
How many students attend Hardin Intermediate?
Hardin Intermediate reported 290 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hardin Intermediate?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 290 students and 19.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hardin Intermediate a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hardin Intermediate is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Hardin Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hardin Intermediate students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% 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 Hardin Intermediate in?
Hardin Intermediate is part of Hardin Elem, based in Hardin, MT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hardin Intermediate?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hardin Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Hardin High School (under 0.1 mi), Hardin Primary (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.