- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithfield, VA
Hardy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hardy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510201000873
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardy Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardy Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardy Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA.
School address
District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510201000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Hardy Elementary grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 510201000873 · Smithfield, VA Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 14.8:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High (1,322 students)
Hardy Elementary grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hardy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High
1,322 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
682 students
- This school
Hardy Elementary
649 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
624 students
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary
569 students
- Smithfield Mid
Smithfield Middle
565 students
What this shows Hardy Elementary reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardy Elementary compares
Hardy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 23% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 28.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Hardy Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Isle of Wight County Public Schools reports $13,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardy Elementary
How many students attend Hardy Elementary?
Hardy Elementary has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardy Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardy Elementary?
44.1% of students at Hardy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hardy Elementary is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Smithfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardy Elementary?
Hardy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hardy Elementary rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardy Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Besides Hardy Elementary, Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Smithfield High (1,322 students), Westside Elementary (682 students), and Windsor Elementary (624 students). See the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district page for the complete list.