Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School serves the northwest part of New Orleans, LA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School's student population of 384 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School's ranking?
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School is ranked #687 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School often compared to?
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harahan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School?
384 students attend Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School?
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School offer ?
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School part of?
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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