Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
38%
32%
White
42%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School often compared to?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfax Elementary School, Huguley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School?
217 students attend Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School offer ?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School part of?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School is part of Chambers County School District.
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