- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bernstadt, KY
Hazel Green Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Green Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321000862
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Green Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 363
- students enrolled
Hazel Green Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hazel Green Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210321000862 · East Bernstadt, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 21.4:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
Hazel Green Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hazel Green Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- This school 363
Hazel Green Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Hazel Green Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Green Elementary School compares
Hazel Green Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Hazel Green Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Green Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Green Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in East Bernstadt
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Green Elementary School
How many students attend Hazel Green Elementary School?
Hazel Green Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bernstadt, KY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Green Elementary School?
76.5% of students at Hazel Green Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Green Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Green Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in East Bernstadt, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Green Elementary School?
Hazel Green Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides Hazel Green Elementary School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.