Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hazen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazen Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Hazen, AR school district, encompassing approximately 375.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazen Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hazen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazen Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
20%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
75%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazen Elementary School's ranking?
Hazen Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hazen Elementary School?
315 students attend Hazen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hazen Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazen Elementary School?
Hazen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hazen Elementary School offer ?
Hazen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazen Elementary School part of?
Hazen Elementary School is part of Hazen School District.
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