Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Hazel Elementary School serves the southwest area of Boise, ID, covering approximately 9.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Hazel Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hazel Elementary School is 0.49, which is more 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
#106 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hazel Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Hazel Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lake Hazel Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Hazel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sage Elementary School, Christine Donnell School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lake Hazel Elementary School?
328 students attend Lake Hazel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lake Hazel Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Hazel Elementary School?
Lake Hazel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Hazel Elementary School offer ?
Lake Hazel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Hazel Elementary School part of?
Lake Hazel Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Lake Hazel Elementary School located?
Lake Hazel Elementary School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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