Enrollment
272
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazen, ND
Hazen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380003100293
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazen Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hazen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazen Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazen Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazen, ND.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazen Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazen Elementary School
Hazen Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazen, North Dakota, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hazen 3 spends $13,059 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hazen 3 also operates Hazen High School (167 students) and Hazen Middle School (143 students) alongside Hazen 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 Hazen Elementary School compares
Hazen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 54% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$13,059
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Hazen Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazen 3, which includes Hazen Elementary School.
$13,059
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 55.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Hazen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hazen Elementary School
How many students attend Hazen Elementary School?
Hazen Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazen, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazen Elementary School?
13.1% of students at Hazen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazen Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Hazen, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazen Elementary School?
Hazen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hazen Elementary School rank among public schools in Hazen?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazen Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazen, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazen on the city page.
Is Hazen Elementary School a good school?
Hazen Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota 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 Hazen 3?
Besides Hazen Elementary School, Hazen 3 also operates Hazen High School (167 students) and Hazen Middle School (143 students). See the Hazen 3 district page for the complete list.
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