Hardy

Set in Arlington, Massachusetts, Hardy is a moderately sized elementary school, run under Arlington. It works with 382 students across grades K through 5.

Arlington comprises 11 schools with combined enrollment of 6,113 students; Hardy is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Hardy reports that White students make up the majority at 62%. The remainder comes out to 14% Asian, 13% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Hardy records 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting Hardy tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Middlesex County put the typical household earns roughly $130,847 per year, roughly 60% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hardy is one of 386 public schools in Middlesex County (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students).

Gibbs School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Hardy operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 17%: 458 students in 2018 compared to 382 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 66% to 62% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.4:1 in 2018 to 11.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.