Hardy Elementary

www.hardy.sandiegounified.org/

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hardy Elementary School, located in the Montezuma area of San Diego, is a neighborhood school within the San Diego Unified School District. It serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a well-rounded curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Hardy Elementary often prioritizes the integration of technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future success. The school benefits from an active community presence and is dedicated to maintaining strong partnerships between parents, staff, and students. By focusing on individualized instruction and a collaborative learning culture, Hardy Elementary strives to create an environment where every child feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary for their ongoing educational journey.

353

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hardy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	121
Black	28
Asian	96
Two or More	32

Hispanic
121 (34.4%)
Asian
96 (27.3%)
White
75 (21.3%)
Two or More
32 (9.1%)
Black
28 (8.0%)

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:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)860-5700
Website:	http://www.hardy.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 88

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hardy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hardy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	51.8%
Male	169	47.9%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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