Enrollment
633
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazle Township, PA
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Hazle Township Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421170007542
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazle Township Early Learning Center earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hazle Township · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazle Township Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazle Township Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hazle Township, PA.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170007542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazle Township Early Learning Center compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Hazle Township Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Pennsylvania schools and 41% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 455 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #450, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 633 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hazleton Area Sd spends $12,740 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students) and Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students) alongside Hazle Township Early Learning Center.
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 Hazle Township Early Learning Center compares
Hazle Township Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$12,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 5.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Hazle Township Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazleton Area Sd, which includes Hazle Township Early Learning Center.
$12,740
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 17.4%
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 Hazle Township Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Terrace El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hazleton El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazle Township Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~633 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hazle Township Early Learning Center
How many students attend Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazle Township, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazle Township Early Learning Center is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Hazle Township Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Hazle Township Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Hazle Township, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Hazle Township Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Hazle Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazle Township Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hazle Township, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazle Township on the city page.
Is Hazle Township Early Learning Center a good school?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania 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 Hazleton Area Sd?
Besides Hazle Township Early Learning Center, Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students), Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students), and Maple Manor El/Ms (1,092 students). See the Hazleton Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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