Enrollment
478
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-57% 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 lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newcastle, Washington, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newcastle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Newcastle Elementary School (451 students): Hazelwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students) and Renton Senior High School (1,208 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Renton School District, which includes Hazelwood Elementary School.
$17,639
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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. See all public schools in Newcastle on the city page.
Is Hazelwood Elementary School a good school?
Hazelwood Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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