Hardy Elementary School

hardy.hcde.org/

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hardy Elementary School, located in the Glass Street area of Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves as a vital neighborhood hub within the Hamilton County School District. The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its young learners. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its students for future educational success while building strong relationships with families in the surrounding East Chattanooga community.

In recent years, Hardy Elementary has been recognized for its commitment to restorative practices and comprehensive support systems designed to address the unique needs of its population. The school actively works to create a culture of high expectations, often leveraging community partnerships and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Hardy Elementary aims to empower its students to become confident, capable members of the broader Chattanooga community.

435

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	11
Black	374
Two or More	34

Black
374 (86.0 %)
Two or More
34 (7.8 %)
White
16 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.5 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)493-0300
Website:	http://hardy.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hardy Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hardy Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	44.4%
Male	242	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)