MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Fort Smith School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Hardin, Montana|Hardin Elem

Hardin, MT 59034

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
19
Student:Teacher
6.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Hardin Elem
Econ. Disadvantaged
100.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
<50%
Math Proficiency
<50%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.6%
SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
24
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
3
100% fully certified
Counselors
0.25
Nurses
0.25
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,138
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,831
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$21,745
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 56%State 29%Local 15%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
42.1%
Below 150% poverty line
16.1%
Unemployment rate
18.6%
Uninsured residents
10.8%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
152
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
145
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
52 (36%)
Specific Learning Disability
40 (28%)
Autism
14 (10%)
Other Health Impairment
4 (3%)
Intellectual Disability
4 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

17
Current enrollment
Declining(-41% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Smith School

Fort Smith School currently enrolls 19 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.

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