Cecelia Hazelton School

201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cecelia Hazelton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cecelia Hazelton School's student population of 399 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Cecelia Hazelton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cecelia Hazelton School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#416 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45%
35%
39%
46%
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cecelia Hazelton School's ranking?
Cecelia Hazelton School is ranked #416 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cecelia Hazelton School?
399 students attend Cecelia Hazelton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cecelia Hazelton School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cecelia Hazelton School?
Cecelia Hazelton School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cecelia Hazelton School offer ?
Cecelia Hazelton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cecelia Hazelton School part of?
Cecelia Hazelton School is part of Townsend K-12 Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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