- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Lyon, MI
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263225001687
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 263225001687 · South Lyon, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 14.6:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- South Lyon Eas
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- William a Pear
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- This school
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
570 students
What this shows Sharon J Hardy Elementary School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon J Hardy Elementary School compares
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 83% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharon J Hardy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon J Hardy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in South Lyon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
How many students attend Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Lyon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sharon J Hardy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Lyon on the city page.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.