Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School

3301 23rd Dr
Valley, AL 36854
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 241 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 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:

School Overview

Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
(16-17)
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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?
241 students attend Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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