Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hardy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hardy Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Rankings
Hardy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardy Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2231 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardy Elementary School's ranking?
Hardy Elementary School is ranked #2231 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hardy Elementary School often compared to?
Hardy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Language Academy, Hearst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hardy Elementary School?
391 students attend Hardy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Hardy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardy Elementary School?
Hardy Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hardy Elementary School offer ?
Hardy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hardy Elementary School part of?
Hardy Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hardy Elementary School located?
Hardy Elementary School is located in the College West neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
School Calendar
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Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 28, 2026 (Thursday)
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