Very Good
#1612 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 34% in state
Floyd Harwood Elementary School
Elementary School · HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
4704 STATE RT 149, Hartford, NY 12838
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,612 of 4,742
In Hartford
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Floyd Harwood Elementary School
Floyd Harwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartford, NY, part of HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Floyd Harwood Elementary School serves approximately 149 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Floyd Harwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Floyd Harwood Elementary School show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 149 students, Floyd Harwood Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Floyd Harwood Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Floyd Harwood Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Floyd Harwood Elementary School — Students at Floyd Harwood Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Floyd Harwood Elementary School Compares
See how Floyd Harwood Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4704 STATE RT 149, Hartford, NY 12838
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Floyd Harwood Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FORT ANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Fort Ann), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Wells Village School (rated 6.5/10, 10.3 miles away, in nearby Wells), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ARGYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Argyle), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hartford, see our Hartford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12838 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,387
Median Home Value
$144,400
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
Population
699
College Educated
17.5%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
43.9
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| FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Highland Falls, NY | 7.1 |
| HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Fresh Meadows, NY | 7.1 |
| KINDERGARTEN CENTER Lynbrook, NY | 7.1 |
| NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Utica, NY | 7.1 |
| PS 958 Brooklyn, NY | 7.1 |
| SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Saratoga Springs, NY | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Floyd Harwood Elementary School
What grades does Floyd Harwood Elementary School serve?
Floyd Harwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Floyd Harwood Elementary School?
Floyd Harwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Harwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Harwood Elementary School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Floyd Harwood Elementary School rank in NY?
Floyd Harwood Elementary School ranks #1,612 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Floyd Harwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Floyd Harwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Floyd Harwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Floyd Harwood Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Floyd Harwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Floyd Harwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Floyd Harwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Floyd Harwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Floyd Harwood Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Floyd Harwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (518) 632-5222
Resources & Links
District
HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 376
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,057
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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