Harding Avenue Elementary

haes.mcps.org

279 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harding Avenue Elementary School, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking within a nurturing atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Harding Avenue Elementary is recognized for its strong connection to the surrounding Blacksburg community and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages its location near Virginia Tech to provide students with enriched educational opportunities and resources. Through dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a culture that values both tradition and innovation, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and ready to succeed in their educational journey.

279

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	19
Black	11
Asian	32
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
197 (70.6%)
Asian
32 (11.5%)
Hispanic
19 (6.8%)
Two or More
19 (6.8%)
Black
11 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)951-5732
Website:	http://haes.mcps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 43

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 39