- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazen, AR
Hazen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050753000464
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazen Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 315
- students enrolled
Hazen Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hazen School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050753000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Hazen Elementary School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 050753000464 · Hazen, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen High School (229 students)
Hazen Elementary School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Hazen Elementary School compares
Hazen Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Hazen Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazen School District reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazen Elementary School
How many students attend Hazen Elementary School?
Hazen Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazen, AR. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazen Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Hazen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazen Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Hazen, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazen Elementary School?
Hazen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Hazen School District?
Besides Hazen Elementary School, Hazen School District also operates Hazen High School (229 students). See the Hazen School District district page for the complete list.