C C HARDY EL

www.willisisd.org

752 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

C. C. Hardy Elementary is a public school located in Willis, Texas, serving as part of the Willis Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically focusing on core academic foundations such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a campus within the Willis ISD, it reflects the district's mission to prepare students for future success by emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of character-building life skills.

The school is situated on Gerald Street and serves the local Willis community, acting as an essential educational hub for families in the area. In addition to its standard curriculum, the school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, often incorporating district-wide initiatives that promote student well-being and community involvement. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the Willis ISD website provides comprehensive resources and updates regarding C. C. Hardy Elementary’s daily operations and mission.

752

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C C HARDY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	378
Black	96
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

Hispanic
378 (50.3 %)
White
242 (32.2 %)
Black
96 (12.8 %)
Two or More
31 (4.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WILLIS ISD
Phone:	(936)856-1241
Website:	http://www.willisisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 121

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 131