School overview
At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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.
Profile interpretation
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 two 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.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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
Not reported reported students