- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Hazle Township Early Learning Center grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 421170007542 · Hazle Township, PA Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 19.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students)
Hazle Township Early Learning Center grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hazle Township Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazleton Area
Hazleton Area Hs
4,071 students
- Heights Terrac 1,236
Heights Terrace El/Ms
1,236 students
- Maple Manor El 1,092
Maple Manor El/Ms
1,092 students
- West Hazleton 1,023
West Hazleton El/Ms
1,023 students
- Freeland El/Ms 991
Freeland El/Ms
991 students
- This school 633
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
633 students
What this shows Hazle Township Early Learning Center reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazle Township Early Learning Center compares
Hazle Township Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), up 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.