At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
290
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Hardin Intermediate is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Hardin, Montana. The school enrolls 290 students. It is part of the Hardin Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
290 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictHardin Elem
County30003
CityHardin
ZIP59034
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301331000395
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment290
White22.4%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native65.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
22.4%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.