- Blowing Rock Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Hardin Park Elementary (407:1 vs. 273.3:1).
- Hardin Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Blowing Rock Elementary (140 vs. 70).
- Hardin Park Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Blowing Rock Elementary (119 vs. 65).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hardin Park Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Blowing Rock Elementary (140 vs. 70).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hardin Park Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Blowing Rock Elementary (119 vs. 65).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hardin Park Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Blowing Rock Elementary (10 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blowing Rock Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Hardin Park Elementary (407:1 vs. 273.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Blowing Rock Elementary
$13,003.37
Hardin Park Elementary
$13,003.37
Local revenue share
Blowing Rock Elementary
29.2%
Hardin Park Elementary
29.2%
State revenue share
Blowing Rock Elementary
56.9%
Hardin Park Elementary
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Blowing Rock Elementary
13.9%
Hardin Park Elementary
13.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blowing Rock Elementary
18.2%
Hardin Park Elementary
18.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Watauga County
$51,367
Watauga County
$51,367
Poverty rate
Watauga County
24.7%
Watauga County
24.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Watauga County
47.7%
Watauga County
47.7%
Unemployment rate
Watauga County
3.5%
Watauga County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.