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Hardy Elementary

PublicGrades -1–4
Smithfield, Virginia · Isle of Wight County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students649
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch70%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 480
649
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
70%+3.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Hardy Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Smithfield, Virginia. The school enrolls 649 students. It is part of the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictIsle of Wight County Public Schools
County51093
CitySmithfield
ZIP23430
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510201000873

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment649
White51.8%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American28.2%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
51.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
28.2%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
12.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %70%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)