Serving 140 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 12:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazel Dell Elementary School serves the southeast part of Springfield, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazel Dell Elementary School's student population of 140 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2757 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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 schools are Hazel Dell Elementary School often compared to?
Hazel Dell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laketown Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
140 students attend Hazel Dell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hazel Dell Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Dell Elementary School?
Hazel Dell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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