Enrollment
110
Elementary
DISTRICT 103 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2·NCES 291368000596
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.
500 NE 1ST ST, HARDIN, MO 64035 · (660) 398-4394 · Ray County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL110 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
45 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 10 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 19 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 17 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 17 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (15) is 12% smaller than its 6th grade class (17).
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 52% · 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
Students here typically continue to
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.→HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH
Based on grade levels within HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
50.9%
MO avg 44.9% . +8.3pp since 2021
Math
48.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +6.3pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 49 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 21.5% | 29.4% | 35.2% | 13.7% |
| Math | 31.3% | 17.6% | 29.4% | 21.5% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.9% | 48.9% |
| 2022-23 | N/A | 50.0% |
| 2021-22 | 42.6% | 42.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. this school | 110 | 40.9% | N/A |
| MARION CO. ELEM. PHILADELPHIA | 109 | 40.4% | 77.6% |
| ATLANTA ELEM. ATLANTA | 112 | 40.2% | 58.0% |
| NORTH HARRISON ELEM. EAGLEVILLE | 111 | 38.7% | 70.9% |
| BLACKWATER ELEM. BLACKWATER | 101 | 43.6% | N/A |
| OTTERVILLE ELEM. OTTERVILLE | 115 | 37.4% | 18.4% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Ray County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 48.9% | #367 of 1,019 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.9% | #325 of 1,018 | N/A |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.3pp | #196 of 943 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 110 | #1,145 of 1,294 | #6 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.9% | #800 of 1,165 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
110
-18 (-14%) vs 2020
-1% since 1990-91, when it was 111
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 25.6:1
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 | 110 | 11.6 | 9.5:1 | 41% (45) |
| 2023-24 | 123 | 12.6 | 9.7:1 | 43% (53) |
| 2022-23 | 125 | 9.5 | 13.2:1 | 50% (62) |
| 2020-21 | 128 | 5 | 25.6:1 | 48% (62) |
| 2017-18 | 84 | 11.3 | 7.5:1 | 46% (39) |
| 2015-16 | 133 | 11 | 12.1:1 | 52% (69) |
| 2010-11 | 123 | 11 | 11.2:1 | 44% (54) |
| 2000-01 | 123 | 10 | 12.3:1 | 32% (39) |
| 1990-91 | 111 | 9 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students up 31% (84 to 110); teachers up 3% (11.3 to 11.6).
About HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. is a very small elementary school based in HARDIN, Missouri. The school enrolls 110 students in pre-K through 6. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average enrollment is about 315.
HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2 is the district for HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.. It has 2 schools and 205 students.
The share of students at HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. who are White is 98%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 4%.
A staff of 11.6 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 9.5:1. Compared with the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 41% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Ray County is similar, at 39%.
Looking at the county, Ray County, the median household earns about $74,573 a year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Ray County has 12 public schools with about 3,423 students, including HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM..
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. is less than a tenth of a mile from HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH, its nearest public school. HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. has at least 8 other public schools within ten miles.
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
In 2020-21, HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. enrolled 128 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 110. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 25.6:1 to 9.5:1.
The discussion board for HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Ray County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,145
Census ACS
Median income
$74,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,423 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH0.0 mi · 95
- SUNRISE ELEM.6.0 mi · 460
- LESLIE BELL ELEM.6.5 mi · 339
- DEAR ELEM.6.9 mi · 300
- LEXINGTON MIDDLE7.0 mi · 244
- LEXINGTON HIGH7.0 mi · 310
Frequently asked questions
About HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.What is the total enrollment at HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.?
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. enrolls approximately 110 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. serve?
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. is approximately 9.5:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.?
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. reports a student body of 98% White, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.?
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. is overseen by HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2 in Ray County.
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