Hardin Park Elementary

w.watauga.k12.nc.us/hp

854 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hardin Park Elementary, located in Boone, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Watauga County Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, Hardin Park emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Hardin Park is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its active engagement with the unique cultural and natural landscape of the Boone area. The school integrates various extracurricular programs, technology initiatives, and character-building activities to ensure that students are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible. As a central part of the local community, the school maintains strong partnerships with families and local organizations, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

854

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardin Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	143
Black	21
Asian	50
Two or More	37
American Indian	4

White
599 (70.1%)
Hispanic
143 (16.7%)
Asian
50 (5.9%)
Two or More
37 (4.3%)
Black
21 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Watauga County Schools
Phone:	(828)264-8481
Website:	http://w.watauga.k12.nc.us/hp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 100