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Charles F Hard Elementary School

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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 402 students in grades PK, K-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 2008, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charles F Hard Elementary School's students and teachers. more

Bessemer City District Spending

$8,886Per Pupil

The Bessemer City spends $8,886 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 38% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Bessemer City District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-6
Bessemer City School District

Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores

Contact

Charles F Hard Elementary School
2801 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
www.bessk12.org

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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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Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results (2007)

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 402

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% 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 (2010)

Black

98%

Hispanic

White

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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Charles F Hard Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Charles F Hard Elementary School

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.

Submitted by a Former Student on Aug 7, 2011

Charles F Hard Elementary School

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

Submitted by a Former Student on Feb 11, 2011

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