CHARLES F HARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charles F Hard Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bessemer City school district, located in Bessemer, AL with about 357 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Charles F Hard Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charles F. Hard Elementary School, located in Bessemer, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bessemer City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and utilizing local resources, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community responsibility.

The school places a significant focus on student engagement and teacher-led instruction, striving to close achievement gaps through structured classroom activities and extracurricular support. As part of the Bessemer City system, Charles F. Hard Elementary works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students have access to the necessary tools and technology for 21st-century learning. Through its mission, the school seeks to instill a love of lifelong learning and build the character necessary for students to become productive members of their community.

For more information, contact Charles F Hard Elementary School at (205) 432-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.