Hardwick Elementary School

Summary:

Hardwick Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Hardwick, Vermont, with a student population of 241. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently performing below the state average on standardized tests and ranking in the bottom quarter of Vermont elementary schools.

Hardwick Elementary School's academic performance is particularly low, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the state averages. For example, only 12.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.91%. The school's performance is also notably lower than that of nearby schools, such as Doty Memorial School and Calais Elementary School, which are part of the higher-performing Washington Central Unified Union School District.

Additionally, Hardwick Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's low performance is particularly concerning for female and white students, who rank in the bottom 10% of Vermont elementary schools for these subgroups. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's challenges may be exacerbated by declining enrollment and funding, which is a trend observed in many rural Vermont schools, such as those in the Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District #94.

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Public PK, KG-6

135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843

(802) 472-5411

District: Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hardwick Elementary School ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.25. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hardwick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardwick Elementary School 110^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Hardwick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hardwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	9.64	143^rd	148	3.4%
2022	15.31	125^th	133	6.0%
2023	10.25	110^th	113	2.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hardwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.21	18^th	21	14.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hardwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	8.88	64^th	66	3.0%
2022	13.31	57^th	61	6.6%
2023	5.45	44^th	44	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Hardwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	16.42	61^st	67	9.0%
2022	25.11	48^th	62	22.6%
2023	14.05	45^th	46	2.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hardwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	9.04	143^rd	147	2.7%
2022	15.69	136^th	145	6.2%
2023	10.08	129^th	133	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Hardwick Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	245	0	1	2	1	8	257
2021	220	0	1	4	0	6	231
2022	230	2	0	3	0	4	239
2023	232	2	0	1	0	6	241
2024	222	3	0	3	0	6	234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hardwick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	257	22.4	11.4	56.4
2021	231	22.5	10.2	60.2
2022	239	21.2	11.2	56.1
2023	241	20.6	11.6	34
2024	234	21.6	10.8	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hardwick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	257	22.4	11.4	56.4
2021	231	22.5	10.2	60.2
2022	239	21.2	11.2	56.1
2023	241	20.6	11.6	34
2024	234	21.6	10.8	56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Hardwick Elementary School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2023)	Ranking (2022)	VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)	VTCAP Mathematics (2023)	VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Hardwick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	135 South Main Street	Hardwick	05843	Caledonia County	Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 472-5411	234	22	10.8	56.0%	222 (94.9%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	10.3	110^th of 113 public elementary schools	2.7%	15.3	125^th of 133 public elementary schools	6.0%	15	12.5		36.1	9.4		37.1	13.3
Wolcott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	320 School Hill Drive	Wolcott	05680	Lamoille County	Wolcott School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 472-6551	110	9	12.2	58.2%	103 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	38.3	67^th of 113 public elementary schools	40.7%	46.6	66^th of 133 public elementary schools	50.4%	1	35.3			29.4			46.2	$9,628	$00	$9,628
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	63 Valley Lake Road	Woodbury	05681	Washington County	Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 472-5715	56	5	11.9	44.6%	54 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)							(n/a)
Lakeview Union School	Public	PK, KG-6	189 Lauredon Avenue	Greensboro	05841	Orleans County	Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 533-7066	34	6	5.6	58.8%	32 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
Elmore School	Public	1-3	1199 VT Route 12	Lake Elmore	05657	Lamoille County	Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 888-2966	11	1	11.0	45.5%	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)							(n/a)
Walden School	Public	PK, KG-8	135 Cahoon Farm Road	West Danville	05873	Caledonia County	Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 563-3000	76	11	7.1	63.2%	75 (98.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)								$18,069	$00	$18,069
Morristown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	548 Park Street	Morrisville	05661	Lamoille County	Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 888-3101	310	21	14.4	60.3%	275 (88.7%)	5 (1.6%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.8%)							(n/a)
Doty Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-6	24 Calais Road	Worcester	05682	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 223-5656	75	8	9.0	58.7%	73 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)							(n/a)		75.0			33.3
Calais Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	321 Lightening Ridge Road	Plainfield	05667	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 454-7777	92	11	8.6	30.4%	84 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)							(n/a)			88.2			58.8
Hyde Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 East Main Street	Hyde Park	05655	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 521-5400	202	26	7.7	52.0%	197 (97.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	84^th of 113 public elementary schools	25.7%	10.5	129^th of 133 public elementary schools	3.0%	45	35.7		43.3	32.1		43.3		$12,401	$972	$11,429

Frequently Asked Questions about Hardwick Elementary School

How many students attend Hardwick Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Hardwick Elementary School.

Is Hardwick Elementary School a good school?

Hardwick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Vermont elementary schools.

What district is Hardwick Elementary School in?

Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94

What is the racial makeup of Hardwick Elementary School?

Students at Hardwick Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)			VTCAP Mathematics (2023)			VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hardwick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	135 South Main Street	Hardwick	05843	Caledonia County	Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 472-5411	234	22	10.8	56.0%	222 (94.9%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	10.3	110^th of 113 public elementary schools	2.7%		15.3	125^th of 133 public elementary schools	6.0%	15	12.5		36.1	9.4		37.1	13.3
Wolcott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	320 School Hill Drive	Wolcott	05680	Lamoille County	Wolcott School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 472-6551	110	9	12.2	58.2%	103 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	38.3	67^th of 113 public elementary schools	40.7%		46.6	66^th of 133 public elementary schools	50.4%	1	35.3			29.4			46.2	$9,628	$00	$9,628
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	63 Valley Lake Road	Woodbury	05681	Washington County	Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 472-5715	56	5	11.9	44.6%	54 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Lakeview Union School	Public	PK, KG-6	189 Lauredon Avenue	Greensboro	05841	Orleans County	Mountain View Union Elementary School District #94	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 533-7066	34	6	5.6	58.8%	32 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Elmore School	Public	1-3	1199 VT Route 12	Lake Elmore	05657	Lamoille County	Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 888-2966	11	1	11.0	45.5%	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Walden School	Public	PK, KG-8	135 Cahoon Farm Road	West Danville	05873	Caledonia County	Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 563-3000	76	11	7.1	63.2%	75 (98.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$18,069	$00	$18,069
Morristown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	548 Park Street	Morrisville	05661	Lamoille County	Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 888-3101	310	21	14.4	60.3%	275 (88.7%)	5 (1.6%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.8%)								(n/a)
Doty Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-6	24 Calais Road	Worcester	05682	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 223-5656	75	8	9.0	58.7%	73 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)		75.0			33.3
Calais Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	321 Lightening Ridge Road	Plainfield	05667	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 454-7777	92	11	8.6	30.4%	84 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)			88.2			58.8
Hyde Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	50 East Main Street	Hyde Park	05655	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 521-5400	202	26	7.7	52.0%	197 (97.5%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	84^th of 113 public elementary schools	25.7%		10.5	129^th of 133 public elementary schools	3.0%	45	35.7		43.3	32.1		43.3		$12,401	$972	$11,429