Hazle Township Early Learning Center serves 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Attendance Zone: The Hazle Township Early Learning Center serves the eastern part of Hazleton, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazle Township Early Learning Center's student population of 633 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hazle Township Early Learning Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
633 students attend Hazle Township Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hazle Township Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazle Township Early Learning Center offer ?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hazle Township Early Learning Center part of?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center is part of Hazleton Area School District.
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