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Hardin Elementary School

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Hardin Elementary School ranks 145 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

145^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Hardin Elementary School in Redfield, AR, is a small K-5 school within the White Hall School District, serving 224 students and known for its strong academic track record. This school stands out as the highest-performing elementary in its district, consistently earning top ratings over the past decade, though it saw a slight dip to a 4-star rating (70th percentile) in the 2025-2026 school year. Hardin excels in Mathematics, with 54.6% of students proficient—far above the state average of 44.1% and the highest among nearby schools, including those in the higher-ranked Sheridan School District. Its English Language Arts and Reading scores also significantly outpace district and state averages, making it a standout choice for families seeking strong academics.

One of Hardin’s biggest advantages is its low student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1, the lowest among comparable schools in the area. This creates a more personalized learning environment compared to schools like Moody Elementary School (17.3:1) in the same district. Interestingly, Hardin achieves these results despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (55.36%) than Moody, suggesting that factors like small class sizes and effective teaching strategies drive its success. The school also outperforms Sheridan Intermediate School and East End Intermediate School in key subjects, showing that a top-tier school can thrive even within a mid-tier district.

While Hardin shines overall, there is one area for improvement: 5th Grade Science, where only 36.8% of students are proficient—below both the district (45.4%) and state (43.8%) averages. This contrasts with strong 3rd Grade Science scores (58.1%), indicating a potential gap to address. Additionally, the school’s spending of about $10,954 per student is notably lower than lower-performing schools like Daisy Bates Elementary School ($16,235), highlighting its efficient use of resources. For parents, Hardin offers a small, focused environment with exceptional math and reading outcomes, though it’s worth monitoring recent slight declines in overall rankings.

224

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,954

Per pupil spending ?

55.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Schoolwood Drive
Redfield, AR 72132

(501) 397-2450

District: White Hall School District

Students who attend Hardin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	White Hall Middle School
High:	White Hall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

8.5%

African American:

5.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in White Hall School District

✓Above the Arkansas median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg40%

Arkansas avg42%

145^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the White Hall School District

117^th of 251White Hall School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	145 of 491	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	61.5	185 of 495	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.7	136 of 497	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	79 of 492	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.7	74 of 487	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	102 of 496	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	81.8	68 of 488	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	78 of 480	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	73.9	102 of 485	79.0%	★★★★☆
2016	80.2	58 of 494	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	86.8	39 of 466	91.6%	★★★★★
2014	91.4	7 of 471	98.5%	★★★★★
2013	85.7	21 of 476	95.6%	★★★★★
2012	82.0	37 of 468	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	76.5	86 of 471	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	72.3	110 of 457	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	63.1	188 of 445	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.3	257 of 439	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.4	334 of 440	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	36.5	296 of 402	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	43.4	265 of 411	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics55%+10 vs state

Reading51%+10 vs state

English Language Arts48%+9 vs state

Science46%~ state avg

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by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

I went to this school as a child, but I moved back here because it was so highly rated when my son was starting school. I loved it then, and my son loves it now. This is his last year at Hardin, and I couldn't be happier with his elementary experience and preparation for middle school. The teachers and the staff go above and beyond to help these kids, and it shows in all aspects. Not to mention it was one of only three schools in the state to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award for excellence a couple of years ago. Wonderful school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hardin Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Schoolwood Drive	Redfield	72132	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 397-2450	224	18	12.7	55.4%	184 (82.1%)	13 (5.8%)	19 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	69.1	145^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.5%		61.5	185^th of 495 public elementary schools	62.6%	40	45.1	51.2	47.4		48.1	51.6	58.5	42.1		50.9	54.8	60.9	47.3		54.6	58.1	46.4	36.8		46.4	$10,954	$850	$10,104
East End Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	21801 Arch St	Little Rock	72206	Saline County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 888-4264	442	28	15.5	49.8%	364 (82.4%)	9 (2.0%)	50 (11.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)								(n/a)																					$11,164	$978	$10,186
East End Intermediate School	Public	3-5	5205 W Sawmill Rd	Little Rock	72206	Saline County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 888-1477	416	26	16.0	46.2%	318 (76.4%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (15.9%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	62.9	186^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.1%		60.9	191^st of 495 public elementary schools	61.4%	5	49.2	39.7	42.9		43.7	51.7	43.4	44.4		46.3	46.8	52.2	48.1		49.1	47.5	44.1	51.9		47.8	$10,121	$1,019	$9,102
Moody Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Moody School Drive	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 247-4363	408	24	17.3	54.9%	259 (63.5%)	95 (23.3%)	17 (4.2%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.9%)	62.7	187^th of 491 public elementary schools	61.9%		45	286^th of 495 public elementary schools	42.2%	99	45.2	46.0	43.3		44.8	50.0	42.8	40.3		44.3	53.3	44.5	36.8		44.6	58.1	52.4	49.3		53.2	$9,972	$942	$9,031
Daisy Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14300 Dineen	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 897-2171	409	31	13.3	75.6%	69 (16.9%)	146 (35.7%)	146 (35.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.8%)	26	397^th of 491 public elementary schools	19.1%		20.4	407^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.8%	10	32.8	23.9	30.7		28.9	31.0	26.9	32.3		29.9	34.5	20.9	25.8		26.7	36.2	31.4	37.1		34.7	$16,235	$1,592	$14,643
Landmark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16712 Arch Street Pike	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 888-8790	301	18	16.7	72.8%	101 (33.6%)	51 (16.9%)	132 (43.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	31.9	358^th of 491 public elementary schools	27.1%		28	377^th of 495 public elementary schools	23.8%	19	31.6	36.1	34.2		34.1	34.2	34.0	42.1		36.6	34.2	31.9	23.7		30.1	31.6	27.6	34.2		30.9	$16,327	$1,525	$14,802
Taylor Elementary School	Public	K-5	805 West Street	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 247-1988	373	23	16.2	71.6%	162 (43.4%)	131 (35.1%)	24 (6.4%)	27 (7.2%)	3 (0.8%)	16 (4.3%)	10 (2.7%)	48.9	264^th of 491 public elementary schools	46.2%		54.7	233^rd of 495 public elementary schools	52.9%	31	34.4	55.0	49.1		46.1	36.1	53.3	43.8		44.4	24.6	30.0	22.8		25.8	42.6	45.0	43.8		43.9	$10,756	$1,354	$9,402
England Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	535 Pine Bluff Hwy	England	72046	Lonoke County	England School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 842-2041	350	24	14.3	72.9%	188 (53.7%)	112 (32.0%)	27 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.6%)	36.1	336^th of 491 public elementary schools	31.6%		25.1	389^th of 495 public elementary schools	21.4%	53	35.1	21.7	36.6	34.2	31.5	37.8	19.5	36.6	36.6	32.1	37.8	34.8	43.9	34.2	37.6	48.6	26.1	34.2	41.5	37.0	$15,051	$1,516	$13,536
Gandy Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Gandy Avenue	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 247-4054	366	25	14.6	65.0%	230 (62.8%)	104 (28.4%)	16 (4.4%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	63.2	184^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.5%		53	244^th of 495 public elementary schools	50.7%	60	43.1	44.1	46.8		44.5	53.4	44.1	49.0		48.5	62.1	33.8	57.4		49.7	50.8	39.8	48.9		45.9	$11,292	$1,357	$9,935
Matthews Elementary School	Public	K-6	4501 Dollarway Rd	Pine Bluff	71602	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 534-0726	367	24	15.2	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	336 (91.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	7.2	477^th of 491 public elementary schools	2.9%		11.7	457^th of 495 public elementary schools	7.7%	20	19.3	12.2	18.5	25.5	19.2	17.0	14.6	13.8	23.5	17.1	11.9	17.1	12.3	21.5	15.3	17.0	9.8	12.3	15.7	13.9	$15,830	$2,840	$12,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin Elementary School

What district is Hardin Elementary School in?

White Hall School District

What schools do graduates of Hardin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hardin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Hall Middle School
High : White Hall High School

What is the racial makeup of Hardin Elementary School?

Students at Hardin Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hardin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 224 students attended Hardin Elementary School.

Is Hardin Elementary School a good school?

Hardin Elementary School ranks 145^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

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