Serving 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hazel Dell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazel Dell Elementary School's student population of 113 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Hazel Dell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Dell Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2757 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
51%
17%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
23%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Dell Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Dell Elementary School is ranked #2757 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hazel Dell Elementary School?
113 students attend Hazel Dell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hazel Dell Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Dell Elementary School?
Hazel Dell Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazel Dell Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Dell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hazel Dell Elementary School part of?
Hazel Dell Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hazel Dell Elementary School located?
Hazel Dell Elementary School is located in the Springfield Lake Shore Improvement neighborhood of Springfield, IL.
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