Hardy Elementary

hes.iwcs.k12.va.us

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hardy Elementary School, located in Smithfield, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Isle of Wight County School division. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By prioritizing student-centered instruction and collaboration, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Smithfield community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Hardy Elementary promotes a culture of inclusivity and holistic development. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to address individual student needs, ensuring that children are challenged and encouraged throughout their elementary years. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Hardy Elementary strives to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

526

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	33
Black	153
Asian	3
Two or More	51

White
286 (54.4 %)
Black
153 (29.1 %)
Two or More
51 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)357-3204
Website:	http://hes.iwcs.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
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 33

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 101