Enrollment
502
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, WA
Hazelwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530030002277
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #18 of 27
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #18 of 27 public schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazelwood Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazelwood Elementary School
Hazelwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Auburn, Washington, enrolling 502 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 496 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #473, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students) and Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students) alongside Hazelwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazelwood Elementary School compares
Hazelwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Washington - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$16,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 21.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Hazelwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Hazelwood Elementary School.
$16,996
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
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.
How Hazelwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Elementary School
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher 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?
38.8% of students at Hazelwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood Elementary School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazelwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #18 of 27 public schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Hazelwood Elementary School a good school?
Hazelwood Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Auburn School District?
Besides Hazelwood Elementary School, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.
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