A+
Excellent
92/100

Hardin Park Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 361 Jefferson Road, Boone, NC 28607
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 84th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
859
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%84/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency56% (+10 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency54% (+12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%60%reading +3 pts, math +8 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic27%32%reading -7 pts, math +4 pts44th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -27 pts, math -27 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 361 Jefferson Road
City Boone
ZIP Code 28607
District 3704830
NCES School ID 370483001938
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28607

Understanding the community around Hardin Park Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,476
Per Capita Income $26,725
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,800
Median Rent $1,071
Owner-Occupied 49.9%
Renter-Occupied 50.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hardin Park Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 71.3%
Hispanic/Latino 15.6%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Black 2.1%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 859
Teachers (FTE) 77.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hardin Park Elementary?
Hardin Park Elementary has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hardin Park Elementary?
Hardin Park Elementary has 859 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Hardin Park Elementary serve?
Hardin Park Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hardin Park Elementary receive per student?
Hardin Park Elementary receives $13,277 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hardin Park Elementary in 28607 ▼
Avg Home Value
$499,185
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,001
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
50.1%

Other Schools in 28607

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026