Serving 373 students in grades 5-6, Hazel Stuart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazel Stuart Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Shelley, ID school district, encompassing approximately 137.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazel Stuart Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Hazel Stuart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Stuart Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Stuart Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Stuart Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
373 students attend Hazel Stuart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hazel Stuart Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
Hazel Stuart Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Stuart Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Stuart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Stuart Elementary School part of?
Hazel Stuart Elementary School is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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