Enrollment
175
High
DISTRICT 166 · STATE 834
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARDIN COUNTY CUSD 1·NCES 171820004400
Hardin County High School
4 School Rd, Elizabethtown, IL 62931 · (618) 287-2141 · Hardin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL175 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
92 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 48 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 42 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 47 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 38 | 22% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Hardin County CUSD 1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of IL schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
26.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.2%
based on IL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-14.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 27% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 41% typical for Illinois schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Hardin County High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 26.6% | #392 of 573 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 175 | #566 of 708 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.6% | #268 of 578 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
175
+32 (+22%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 277
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 175 | 12.4 | 14.1:1 | 53% (92) |
| 2023-24 | 173 | 12.6 | 13.7:1 | 56% (97) |
| 2022-23 | 161 | 11.8 | 13.6:1 | 63% (101) |
| 2020-21 | 143 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 172 | 10.7 | 16.1:1 | 49% (84) |
| 2015-16 | 173 | 10 | 17.3:1 | 45% (78) |
| 2010-11 | 178 | 14 | 12.7:1 | 57% (101) |
| 2000-01 | 207 | 17 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 277 | 24 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hardin County High School.
About Hardin County High School
Hardin County High School is a public high school in Elizabethtown, Illinois. The school's enrollment of 175 students covers grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Illinois average about 834 students each.
Hardin County CUSD 1 is the district for Hardin County High School. It has 3 schools and 498 students.
The large majority of students at Hardin County High School, 94%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% multiracial. That is close to the 96% White share among all Hardin County residents. Hardin County High School has a diversity index of 11%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Hardin County High School operates with 12.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 14.1:1. High schools in Illinois have a similar average ratio of 13.8:1. About 53% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
Test results at Hardin County High School are 14.5 points below what its student poverty level predicts. The average proficiency rate on state tests is 26.6%, compared with a predicted 41.2%, which ranks in the bottom 10% in Illinois.
Among Hardin County residents, median household income is about $54,271, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 13%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Hardin County High School is one of 3 public schools in Hardin County, which together enroll about 498 students.
The closest other public school is Hardin County Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 other public schools within five miles. Hardin County High School ranks 7th of 9 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 26.6% against a local average of 36.6%.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The number of students climbed from 143 to 175 over 4 years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Hardin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,605
Census ACS
Median income
$54,271
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
498 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hardin County CUSD 1
- Hardin County Elementary SchoolElementary · 216 students
- Hardin County Jr High SchoolMiddle · 107 students
Other schools in Elizabethtown
- Hardin County Elementary SchoolElementary · 216 students
- Hardin County Jr High SchoolMiddle · 107 students
Nearby schools
- Hardin County Elementary School0.0 mi · 216
- Hardin County Jr High School0.0 mi · 107
- Pope Co High School14.2 mi · 142
- Pope County Elementary School14.2 mi · 300
- Crittenden County High School14.6 mi · 381
- Crittenden County Middle School14.6 mi · 277
Frequently asked questions
About Hardin County High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School enrolls approximately 175 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Hardin County High School serve?
Hardin County High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Hardin County High School?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at Hardin County High School.
How diverse is Hardin County High School?
Hardin County High School reports a student body of 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Hardin County High School in?
Hardin County High School is part of Hardin County CUSD 1.
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