Hazen Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Hazen Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazen Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazen Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hazen Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
18%
20%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #620 out of 993 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Hazen Elementary School?
321 students attend Hazen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hazen Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazen Elementary School?
Hazen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazen Elementary School offer ?
Hazen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hazen Elementary School part of?
Hazen Elementary School is part of Hazen School District.
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