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Sharon J Hardy Elementary School

24650 COLLINGWOOD DR, SOUTH LYON, MI 48178South Lyon Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
599
Students
Total enrolled
$14,642
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 599 students in grades KG–05 in SOUTH LYON, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,642 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is a large elementary in SOUTH LYON, Michigan, serving grades KG–05 with 599 students. The district invests $14,642 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School

599
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution314 male · 285 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 60 students
Student Composition
18%
73%
Asian18%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263225001687

Academic Outcomes at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48178

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,642Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,642
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,442
Student Support$2,782
Administration$1,757
Operations$2,196
Other$1,464
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,642 spent per student, an estimated $6,486 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
31%
State government
63.6%
Local (property tax)
30.7%
Federal programs
5.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
William A Pearson ElementaryKent Lake Elementary SchoolWilliam A Brummer Elementary SchoolSayre Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Millennium Middle SchoolCentennial Middle School
↓
High School
South Lyon High SchoolSouth Lyon East High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Lyon Community Schools →
Phone: (248)573-8650
NCES ID: 263225001687
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SOUTH LYON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in South Lyon Community Schools
High
South Lyon High School
1,293 students · 09–12
● 46 opp16% FRL
High
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students · 09–12
● 46 opp19% FRL
Mid
Millennium Middle School
1,039 students · 06–08
● 46 opp17% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle School
865 students · 06–08
● 46 opp18% FRL
Elem
William A Pearson Elementary
565 students · KG–05
● 46 opp17% FRL
Elem
Kent Lake Elementary School
509 students · KG–05
● 46 opp24% FRL
Elem
William A Brummer Elementary School
506 students · KG–05
● 46 opp20% FRL
Elem
Sayre Elementary School
502 students · KG–05
● 46 opp15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
24650 COLLINGWOOD DR, SOUTH LYON, MI 48178
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.