Enrollment
419
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynnwood, WA
Hazelwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530240000341
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Lynnwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lynnwood, WA.
School address
District: Edmonds School District · Washington
NCES ID 530240000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazelwood Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazelwood Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, enrolling 419 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lynnwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Stickney Elementary School (628 students): Hazelwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.1:1).
Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students) and Meadowdale High School (1,491 students) alongside Hazelwood Elementary.
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 compares
Hazelwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,670
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 15.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Hazelwood Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonds School District, which includes Hazelwood Elementary.
$17,670
Per student
-9%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.1%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Woodway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountlake Terrace High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynnwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazelwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Lynnwood
2 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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Elementary
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary?
Hazelwood Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynnwood, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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?
29.8% of students at Hazelwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood Elementary is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Lynnwood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Elementary?
Hazelwood Elementary 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 rank among elementary schools in Lynnwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lynnwood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lynnwood on the city page.
Is Hazelwood Elementary a good school?
Hazelwood Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Edmonds School District?
Besides Hazelwood Elementary, Edmonds School District also operates Edmonds Woodway High School (1,605 students), Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and Mountlake Terrace High School (1,456 students). See the Edmonds School District district page for the complete list.
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