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 ElemEcon. Disadvantaged
100.0%
Phone
(406)666-2350School 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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