Enrollment
1,718
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 291383000622
Hazelwood Central High — Florissant, MO
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 23
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazelwood Central High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hazelwood Central High reports 1,718 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 85.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 0% below the Missouri average and 11% below the national baseline. The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 286 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hazelwood spends $13,951 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.7% from local sources (property taxes), 20.8% from the state, and 26.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazelwood Central High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 0% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,951
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 286 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 361 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,718 Top 98% in Missouri — larger than 2% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 85.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.9% -0% vs state
NCES ID 291383000622
Student demographics
African American 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 286:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.0%
In-school suspensions 290
Out-of-school suspensions 361
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazelwood, which includes Hazelwood Central High.
$13,951
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 20.8%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Central High
How many students attend Hazelwood Central High?
Hazelwood Central High has 1,718 students enrolled. It is a high school in FLORISSANT, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Central High is 19.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazelwood Central High?
45.9% of students at Hazelwood Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood Central High?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood Central High is African American at 89.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in FLORISSANT, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Central High?
Hazelwood Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.