Hardy Williams Elementary - Mastery Schools

About Our School

Hardy Williams Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in Southwest Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Hardy Williams High School, offering them a comprehensive K-12 experience within Mastery Schools, as well as the chance to explore healthcare career paths through an exciting partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Explore the information below to discover how we ignite students’ enthusiasm for learning while supporting their holistic development in a safe and secure school environment.

602

Students

K-6

Grades

Our School

We offer a rigorous academic curriculum that includes subjects such as math, science, reading, music, art, and more. Our dedicated and highly qualified teachers and staff ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment. To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.

Every Mastery school has a dedicated school culture team that is responsible for ensuring a positive and safe school community. Our schools observe common rituals, such as morning circles, community meetings, and school events that celebrate the school community and the joy of learning. We also ensure that school rules and values are consistently supported and enforced. Our teachers adopt standard school-wide classroom behavior systems, ensuring that students are held to consistently high expectations. We intentionally create a community that strikes a balance between structure and student independence, allowing schools to feel both orderly and joyful. To learn more about school culture, visit our Student Life page

We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:

  • Arts and Crafts Club
  • Basketball Club
  • Boys to Gentlemen Club
  • Cheerleading
  • Computer Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Dance Team
  • Girl Scouts
  • Mentoring Club
  • Studio Club

Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, solid-colored pants, Mastery logo sweaters/sweatshirts, closed-toe, flat-soled shoes, and head coverings for religious purposes. Hoodies and t-shirts, regardless of logo, are not permitted. 

Uniform shirts can be purchased at the front desk.  For additional information on prices and payment options, please contact the main office at 215-724-2343.

Being prepared for school each day is vital to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.

How to Apply

Now accepting applications for school year 2026-2027

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Hardy Williams Elementary. Preference is given to students with siblings currently attending the school. 

  • Apply today: Interested families can apply online through the Apply Philly Charter website. Simply create an account and submit your application. 
  • Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Please complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions and assist with your application.
  • Looking for a seat for the current school year (2025-2026)? You can still apply online today using the Apply Philly Charter website. Just look for the 2025-2026 enrollment portal link on the home page.

Please note: If you applied for the 2026-2027 school year by the January 20, 2026, priority deadline, lottery results will be made available via the Apply Philly Charter portal on February 6. Learn more about the lottery process and the actions you need to take to secure your spot for next year here

 

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The Health Institute at Hardy is officially live

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Program that provides mental health services to Philly students expands to Hardy Williams Elementary

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Our Principal

Marsha Ramdeen

Marsha Ramdeen is the proud principal of Hardy Williams Elementary. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Principal Ramdeen immigrated to the United States at the age of 11. She moved to Hillside, New Jersey, where she grew up and attended middle and high school.  Over the last 20 years, she has served as a special education teacher, department chair, legal compliance…
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Additional School Leadership

Alexandra Hayes, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Jenna Albi, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Dwayne Grayson, Assistant Principal of School Culture 

Hannah Clements, Assistant Principal of Instruction 

Richard Spargo, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations

Valda Dodson, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Who to Contact