- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middlesex, NJ
Hazelwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341005003406
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Middlesex · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, NJ.
School address
District: Middlesex Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341005003406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hazelwood Elementary School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341005003406 · Middlesex, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 9.9:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesex High School (597 students)
Hazelwood Elementary School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hazelwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesex High
Middlesex High School
597 students
- Von E. Mauger
Von E. Mauger Middle School
502 students
- Woodland Inter
Woodland Intermediate School
317 students
- Watchung Eleme 221
Watchung Elementary School
221 students
- This school 198
Hazelwood Elementary School
198 students
- Parker Element 192
Parker Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Hazelwood Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazelwood Elementary School compares
Hazelwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 10.6%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Hazelwood Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesex Borough School District reports $23,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazelwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Von E. Mauger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazelwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Elementary School
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middlesex, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 School?
14.6% of students at Hazelwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Middlesex, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Hazelwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middlesex on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesex Borough School District?
Besides Hazelwood Elementary School, Middlesex Borough School District also operates Middlesex High School (597 students), Von E. Mauger Middle School (502 students), and Woodland Intermediate School (317 students). See the Middlesex Borough School District district page for the complete list.