Floyd Harwood Elementary School

Floyd Harwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartford, NY, part of the HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 92nd percentile among NY schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 53% proficiency in math, 5 points above the state average and 50% in reading/language arts, 7 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,387, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Floyd Harwood Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1, Floyd Harwood Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Floyd Harwood Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.