Hazel Green Elementary School

Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hazel Green Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hazel Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Hazel Green Elementary School's student population of 350 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Hazel Green Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Green Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#74 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
60-64%
38%
60-64%
45%
30-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hazel Green Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Green Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hazel Green Elementary School?
350 students attend Hazel Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hazel Green Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Green Elementary School?
Hazel Green Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hazel Green Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hazel Green Elementary School part of?
Hazel Green Elementary School is part of Laurel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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