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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,252 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 11% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
1,252 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#332 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.40
% American Indian
76%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
14%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,152 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,240 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,152
$15,263
Spending / Student
$17,240
$15,352
Best Hardin Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6390
Grades: 3-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Crow Agency School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin Elementary School District?
Hardin Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,252 students.
What is the rank of Hardin Elementary School District?
Hardin Elementary School District is ranked #334 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
76% of Hardin Elementary School District students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin Elementary School District?
Hardin Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $17,240 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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