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Hardin Elementary School District

401 Park Road
Hardin, MT 59034
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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 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
845 Schools
# Students
1,221 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
10,737 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 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#317 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
37%
16%
46%
17%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.40
% American Indian
77%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
14%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,613 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,678 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,613
$15,490
Spending / Student
$17,678
$15,580

Best Hardin Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Smith School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
502 Avenue C
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631 W 5th Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 W 5th Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ammaachimuua Street
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 638-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Primary
314 W 3rd Street
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 #322 out of 335 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 $17,678 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,221 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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