- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, DC
Hardy Ms
Federal NCES profile for Hardy Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 110003000186
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardy Ms earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of District of Columbia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most District of Columbia schools.
- #17 of 19
- middle schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 631
- students enrolled
Hardy Ms has class sizes larger than 91% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardy Ms ranks #17 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Hardy Ms grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 110003000186 · Washington, DC Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Hardy Ms grew from 571 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Hardy Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 631
Hardy Ms
631 students
What this shows Hardy Ms reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardy Ms compares
Hardy Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.9%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Hardy Ms is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardy Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardy Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Washington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Deal Ms
Standard public school
1,462 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells Ms
Standard public school
521 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Macfarland Ms
Standard public school
486 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Standard public school
460 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Eliot-Hine Ms
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Ms Academy
Standard public school
409 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hardy Ms
How many students attend Hardy Ms?
Hardy Ms has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardy Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardy Ms is 16.2:1, which is 32% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardy Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hardy Ms is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardy Ms?
Hardy Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Ms rank among middle schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardy Ms ranks #17 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Hardy Ms, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.