- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · W Orange, NJ
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341761002484
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Avenue Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in W Orange · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hazel Avenue Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 341761002484 · W Orange, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 10.4:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
Hazel Avenue Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hazel Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- This school 334
Hazel Avenue Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Hazel Avenue Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Avenue Elementary School compares
Hazel Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
African American 27.9%
White 15.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Hazel Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in W Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Avenue Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Hazel Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in W Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazel Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in W Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Avenue Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in W Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides Hazel Avenue Elementary School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Gregory Elementary School (484 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.