- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesville, NC
Hazelwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370204000902
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Waynesville, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hazelwood Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370204000902 · Waynesville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Hazelwood Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hazelwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- This school
Hazelwood Elementary
490 students
What this shows Hazelwood Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazelwood Elementary compares
Hazelwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Hazelwood Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazelwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazelwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waynesville
2 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Elementary
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary?
Hazelwood Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Hazelwood Elementary?
99.4% of students at Hazelwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood Elementary is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Waynesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Elementary?
Hazelwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Hazelwood Elementary rank among schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Waynesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Hazelwood Elementary, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.