- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Hazelwood Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 530030002277 · Auburn, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.7:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students)
Hazelwood Elementary School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hazelwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Senior
Auburn Senior High School
1,918 students
- Auburn Riversi
Auburn Riverside High School
1,852 students
- Auburn Mountai
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,560 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
966 students
- Olympic Middle
Olympic Middle School
956 students
- This school 502
Hazelwood Elementary School
502 students
What this shows Hazelwood Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazelwood Elementary School compares
Hazelwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Auburn School District reports $18,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,852
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~502 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, 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 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.
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.