Hardin Primary

Hardin Elem
314 W 3rd Street
Hardin, MT 59034
329 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Hardin Primary, located at 314 W 3rd Street in Hardin, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hardin School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to the early development of students, typically focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills during the formative years of elementary education. The school plays a critical role in the local community by providing a structured learning environment designed to prepare young children for future academic success as they transition through the district’s grade levels.

Being part of the Hardin School District, the primary school reflects the district’s commitment to serving the unique needs of the Big Horn County area. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build strong educational habits and participate in a curriculum aligned with state standards. For families and community members seeking information on enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school programs, the district’s official website at http://hardin.k12.mt.us serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.
329
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    224 (68.1 %)
  • White
    68 (20.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hardin Elem
Phone: (406)665-9340
Website: http://www.hardin.k12.mt.us/schools/hardin-prima
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 287
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 64
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 98
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hardin Intermediate
Hardin Elem
Charter School 258 Students
631 W 5th Street
Hardin, MT 59034 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th