Charles F Hard Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Bessemer City
Charles F Hard Elementary School is located in Bessemer, AL and is one of 5 elementary schools in Bessemer City School District. It is a public school that serves 392 students in grades PK-6.
Charles F Hard Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charles F Hard Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charles F Hard Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Charles F Hard Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charles F Hard Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charles F Hard Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| New Life Christian School Of Excellence 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Canaan Baptist Church Kindergarten 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Beulah Baptist Christian School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Lipscomb Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
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Charles F Hard Elementary School
I went to this school as a child and now as an adult with a child with adhd, the school is not trained to deal with kids that have these certain disorders. My child is not in special ed, but he needs a bit nore attention than others. I ask for teacher lesson plans to follow along the school year and give him help when needed. However, from these two 5th grade teachers, they will not provide me lesson plans for his disability. I am now having to meet with the principal soon and if I can't get them do do their jobs, then a meeting with the board would be next. The attitudes of some teachers there are really unprofessional. I am very disappointed in their lack of cooperation.
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Gerald B. Long: Charles F. Hard Elementary School is a very good school community school with a focus on nuturing the whole child. It is a loving environment with a great staff and administration.
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CHARLES F. HARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS A GREAT SCHOOL EVERYBODY IN BESSEMER WENT TO HARD SCHOOL ALSO HARD SCHOOL IS KNOWN AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL CAUSE EVERYBODY WENT THERE AN EVERYBODY THAT'S A PARENT NOW INCLUDIN MYSELF OUR KIDS ARE ATTENDING OR OUR KIDS WERE FORMER STUDENTS AS WELL. THANK YOU
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 392
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 95% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
97%
Hispanic
2%
White
1%
Bessemer City District Spending
$8,712Per Pupil
The Bessemer City spends $8,712 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 36% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Bessemer City District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ARMT
What is it?
The Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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