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#830 of 1,356 schools in AL
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
Elementary School · Chambers County · Valley, AL
A Chambers County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3301 23rd Dr, Valley, AL 36854
- Math 37% proficient (2016)
- Reading 84% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 47 points since 2014, reaching 84% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 17 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,385
Median home value
$146,300
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W O Lance ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Huguley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Springwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| West Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chambers County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is listed in Chambers County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is a public elementary school in Valley, AL, part of Chambers County, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
What grades does Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary serve?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary rank in AL?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary ranks #830 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary a charter school?
No, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
45.6% of students at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chambers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (334) 710-2803
- Area population (ZIP 36854)
- 15,913
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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