Hardy

www.arlington.k12.ma.us

397 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hardy Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, Massachusetts, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners through collaborative projects and classroom instruction.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and the active participation of its families. Located in a residential area, Hardy offers a traditional elementary school experience supplemented by various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By focusing on the "whole child," the faculty and staff strive to provide a balanced education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond while ensuring they feel welcomed and valued within the school culture.

397

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardy
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	25
Black	13
Asian	56
Two or More	46

White
256 (64.6 %)
Asian
56 (14.1 %)
Two or More
46 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.3 %)
Black
13 (3.3 %)

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:	Arlington
Phone:	(781)316-3781
Website:	http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 62