Enrollment
221
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazlewood Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazlewood Elementary School
Hazlewood Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Town Creek, Alabama, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Alabama schools, with 221 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Town Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Hatton High School (536 students): Hazlewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students) and Lawrence County High School (586 students) alongside Hazlewood Elementary School.
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 Hazlewood Elementary School compares
Hazlewood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes Hazlewood Elementary School.
$12,092
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Town Creek on the city page.
Is Hazlewood Elementary School a good school?
Hazlewood Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama 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 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.
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