- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazlehurst, MS
Hazlehurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazlehurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280183001464
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazlehurst Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazlehurst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlehurst Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazlehurst, MS.
School address
District: Hazlehurst City School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280183001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hazlehurst Elementary School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 280183001464 · Hazlehurst, MS Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 18.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazlehurst High School (385 students)
Hazlehurst Elementary School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hazlehurst Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hazlehurst Elementary School
643 students
- Hazlehurst Hig
Hazlehurst High School
385 students
- Hazlehurst Mid
Hazlehurst Middle School
292 students
What this shows Hazlehurst Elementary School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazlehurst Elementary School compares
Hazlehurst Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$12,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 3.0%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Hazlehurst Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazlehurst City School District reports $12,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazlehurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazlehurst Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazlehurst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazlehurst Elementary School
How many students attend Hazlehurst Elementary School?
Hazlehurst Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazlehurst, MS. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazlehurst Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Hazlehurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazlehurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazlehurst Elementary School is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Hazlehurst, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazlehurst Elementary School?
Hazlehurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Hazlehurst Elementary School rank among public schools in Hazlehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlehurst Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazlehurst, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hazlehurst City School District?
Besides Hazlehurst Elementary School, Hazlehurst City School District also operates Hazlehurst High School (385 students) and Hazlehurst Middle School (292 students). See the Hazlehurst City School District district page for the complete list.