public elementary School
    Watauga County Schools

    Hardin Park Elementary in Boone, North Carolina

    361 Jefferson Road, Boone, NC 28607
    Enrollment

    851

    Grades

    -1-8

    Ratio

    10.9:1

    District

    Watauga County Schools

    (828)264-8481
    🦦46
    Good1/5 metrics
    🦦46
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Good

    A-
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About Hardin Park Elementary

    Hardin Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Boone, North Carolina. The school serves grades -1-8 and has a total enrollment of 851 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, Hardin Park Elementary provides smaller class sizes than the national average.

    About Hardin Park Elementary

    Hardin Park Elementary is a well-regarded public elementary school located in Boone, NC. Serving grades -1-8 with an enrollment of 851 students, the school is part of the Watauga County Schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, Hardin Park Elementary offers smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention.

    Academic Performance

    Students at Hardin Park Elementary perform below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 0%, reading at 0%, and science at 0%. The school is actively working to close achievement gaps through targeted intervention programs and additional support resources.

    Community & Diversity

    Hardin Park Elementary serves a community where 38.07% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Located in Boone, NC, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing Hardin Park Elementary gain access to the broader resources of the Watauga County Schools.

    DistrictWatauga County Schools
    Typepublic
    Address361 Jefferson Road
    Phone(828)264-8481
    Free/Reduced Lunch38.07%
    NCES ID370483001938

    Academics

    Test Scores

    Math ProficiencyN/A
    Reading ProficiencyN/A
    Science ProficiencyN/A

    Percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments. Source: North Carolina Department of Education, 2025–2026.

    Students

    A+

    Demographics

    Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2025–2026.

    Student Body

    Total Enrollment
    851
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    10.9:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    38.07%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for Hardin Park Elementary?

    Hardin Park Elementary has an Otter Score of 46/100, rated "Good". The Otter Score combines test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, student-teacher ratio, and AP course availability into a single 0-100 composite rating.

    What grades does Hardin Park Elementary serve?

    Hardin Park Elementary serves grades -1-8 with a total enrollment of 851 students. It is a public elementary school in Boone, North Carolina.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Park Elementary?

    Hardin Park Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. This is better than the national average of approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is Hardin Park Elementary?

    The student body at Hardin Park Elementary is . The school earns a diversity grade of A+.

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    Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and North Carolina Department of Education. Updated for the 2025–2026 school year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Hardin Park Elementary or Watauga County Schools.