- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazleton, PA
Hazleton El/Ms
Federal NCES profile for Hazleton El/Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421170006115
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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
Hazleton El/Ms earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hazleton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazleton El/Ms has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazleton El/Ms ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hazleton, PA.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170006115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hazleton El/Ms held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421170006115 · Hazleton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 17.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students)
Hazleton El/Ms held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hazleton El/Ms 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 895
Hazleton El/Ms
895 students
What this shows Hazleton El/Ms reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazleton El/Ms compares
Hazleton El/Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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 895 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 6.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Hazleton El/Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazleton El/Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Terrace El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hazleton El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazleton El/Ms'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
Similar elementary schools in Hazleton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazleton El/Ms
How many students attend Hazleton El/Ms?
Hazleton El/Ms has 895 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazleton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazleton El/Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazleton El/Ms is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazleton El/Ms?
100.0% of students at Hazleton El/Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazleton El/Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hazleton El/Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Hazleton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazleton El/Ms?
Hazleton El/Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Hazleton El/Ms rank among elementary schools in Hazleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazleton El/Ms ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hazleton, 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 Hazleton El/Ms, 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.