- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Town Creek, AL
Hazlewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazlewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010204000781
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazlewood Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Town Creek · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazlewood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlewood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Town Creek, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Hazlewood Elementary School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 010204000781 · Town Creek, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
Hazlewood Elementary School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hazlewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moulton Elemen
Moulton Elementary School
695 students
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
586 students
- East Lawrence
East Lawrence Elementary School
576 students
- Hatton High Sc
Hatton High School
536 students
- Moulton Middle
Moulton Middle School
505 students
- This school 221
Hazlewood Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Hazlewood Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazlewood Elementary School compares
Hazlewood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.9%
White 40.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Hazlewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $13,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazlewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazlewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Town Creek
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hazlewood Elementary School
How many students attend Hazlewood Elementary School?
Hazlewood Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Town Creek, AL. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazlewood Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazlewood Elementary School?
80.7% of students at Hazlewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazlewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazlewood Elementary School is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Town Creek, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazlewood Elementary School?
Hazlewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Hazlewood Elementary School rank among schools in Town Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlewood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Town Creek, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Hazlewood Elementary School, Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students), Lawrence County High School (586 students), and East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.