Hazlewood Elementary School's state ranking declined from #666 in 2012 to #1100 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency at Hazlewood was 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged between 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 360 students in 1999 to 192 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising approximately 60% of the student body and 81% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating sustained high socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades prekindergarten through 6 with an enrollment of 216 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, among the lowest in the district.
As a Title I eligible school in Lawrence County, Hazlewood supports a majority minority population with ongoing challenges in academic proficiency compared to state averages typical of a rural Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazlewood Elementary School serves the north part of its school district in Town Creek, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 137 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazlewood Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hazlewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazlewood Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
The B.E.A.R. Way (Be Engaged, Accountable, and Respectful)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazlewood Elementary School's ranking?
Hazlewood Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hazlewood Elementary School?
221 students attend Hazlewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hazlewood Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazlewood Elementary School?
Hazlewood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazlewood Elementary School offer ?
Hazlewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazlewood Elementary School part of?
Hazlewood Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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