Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hardin Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hardin Park Elementary School's student population of 835 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardin Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Park Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hardin Park Elementary School is ranked #699 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hardin Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hardin Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Two Rivers Community School, Parkway Elementary School, Blowing Rock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hardin Park Elementary School?
835 students attend Hardin Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hardin Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardin Park Elementary School?
Hardin Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hardin Park Elementary School offer ?
Hardin Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hardin Park Elementary School part of?
Hardin Park Elementary School is part of Watauga County Schools School District.
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