Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C C Hardy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C C Hardy Elementary serves the west part of Willis, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most families are within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 6.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
C C Hardy Elementary School's student population of 756 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Purpose
School Rankings
C C Hardy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C C Hardy Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
54%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C C Hardy Elementary School's ranking?
C C Hardy Elementary School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are C C Hardy Elementary School often compared to?
C C Hardy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parmley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend C C Hardy Elementary School?
756 students attend C C Hardy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of C C Hardy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C C Hardy Elementary School?
C C Hardy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does C C Hardy Elementary School offer ?
C C Hardy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is C C Hardy Elementary School part of?
C C Hardy Elementary School is part of Willis Independent School District.
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