- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, WA
Hazelwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723001071
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Newcastle, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Hazelwood Elementary School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 530723001071 · Newcastle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 14.9:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Hazelwood Elementary School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 27.6 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
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 478
Hazelwood Elementary School
478 students
What this shows Hazelwood Elementary School reports 478 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Washington - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,241
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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Asian 29.1%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Hazelwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight 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
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Newcastle
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Elementary School
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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?
19.5% 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 41.8% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newcastle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Hazelwood Elementary School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.