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Hardy Elementary

5420 Montezuma Rd., San Diego, CA, 92115

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1264 of 6840 in California

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About Hardy Elementary

Hardy Elementary is a public school in San Diego, California, for kids. It is a school in the San Diego Unified School District and teaches kids in grades K–5. The school has about 500 students, and each teacher is responsible for 25 of them. This is similar to many other elementary schools in the district that are located in cities. The main goal of Hardy Elementary is to teach the basics, especially reading and math in the first few years. Teaching in the classroom is easier when you use targeted interventions and enrichment activities that are meant to meet different learning needs. According to USA News, 52% of students are good at reading and 52% are good at math. This means that their grades are stable compared to what the state wants. The district decides how much money each student gets and how they can spend it. These numbers are about the same as the averages for the San Diego Unified School District. Hardy Elementary is in a neighborhood, which helps keep the school stable and gets families involved.

Hardy Elementary Contact Information

Address

5420 Montezuma Rd., San Diego, CA, 92115

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Phone

(619) 582-0136

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
391
Total Students
$124659
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1264 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hardy Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 20.2%
Asian 26.09%
Hispanic 33.76%
Black 8.95%
Two+ Races 10.23%
Native Am. 0.77%
White
20.2%
Asian
26.09%
Hispanic
33.76%
Black
8.95%
Two+ Races
10.23%
Native Am.
0.77%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 391
48.34%
189 Female
51.66%
202 Male

Student Population

391 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

195 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Hardy Elementary School has recently been in the news for having a lot of people show up for a district-wide effort to improve attendance. The school had one of the biggest increases in daily student attendance over the past school year. Hardy Elementary teachers and families worked together to cut down on chronic absences. District leaders praised this as a good step toward getting kids more involved in class and helping them learn better.

Hardy Elementary is also taking part in ongoing districtwide talks about how to improve after-school enrichment programs to better help students academically and socially. Parents and staff have said they want more options in the arts, technology, and academic tutoring. District administrators are looking into options for the next school year.

These changes show that Hardy Elementary is still focused on getting families involved, getting more students to participate, and helping them do well in school as the year goes on.

FAQ

Q1. What time does school start and end at Hardy Elementary?

Ans. The school follows the San Diego Unified calendar. Each year, families get the start and end times.

Q2. Does Hardy Elementary have after-school programs?

Ans. Yep. It has after-school stuff, like help with homework and fun activities.

Q3. Can kids get a ride to school?

Ans. The school district decides who gets transportation. Some kids might be able to ride the bus.

Q4. What kind of help does Hardy Elementary give kids with special needs?

Ans. The school has special education services and plans to help kids who need it.

Q5. How can parents talk to teachers and staff?

Ans. Parents can chat with teachers during conferences, on the school's website, and through updates from the teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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