Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharon J. Hardy Elementary School serves the northeast part of South Lyon, MI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 10.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sharon J Hardy Elementary School often compared to?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann L Dolsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
570 students attend Sharon J Hardy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sharon J Hardy Elementary School offer ?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School part of?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is part of South Lyon Community Schools.
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