HARDESTY ES

As an one-room-style primary school in Hardesty, Oklahoma, HARDESTY ES serves 35 students from grades pre-K through 8, part of HARDESTY. Compared to the state average of about 366 students per school, that is 90% smaller than typical.

Across the 2 schools in HARDESTY (43 students total), HARDESTY ES accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, HARDESTY ES shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 71%. Other groups include 14% White, 11% Native American, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 52% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school currently runs with 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting HARDESTY ES tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 91% of students at HARDESTY ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Texas County (around 76%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Texas County shows median household income runs about $60,069, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. HARDESTY ES is one of 22 public schools in Texas County (combined enrollment of about 4,543 students).

The closest other public school is HARDESTY HS, roughly 0.0 miles away.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at HARDESTY ES has fell 50%, going from 70 students in 2018 to 35 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 41% to 14%. Class-load math has loosened: from 9.2:1 in 2018 to 13.2:1 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.