Hazelwood School District

15955 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031-1227
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hazelwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 16,262 students in Hazelwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hazelwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
32 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
16,262 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
1,039 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hazelwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#512 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
26%
43%
21%
38%
83%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
81%
15%
% White
9%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,999 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,286 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$216 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,999
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,286
$13,908

Best Hazelwood School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Hazelwood West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Hazelwood Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15875 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15600 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Humes Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Hazelwood East High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
East Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5700
Gr: 8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13750 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
North Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 Vaile Ave
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Mccurdy Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Lindsay Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3325 Chicory Creek Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Cold Water Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Wiethaupt Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Lusher Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Mullanphy Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Keeven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11230 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2121.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6645 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Central Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Jury Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11950 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Grannemann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2324 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Prigge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Arrowpoint Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2017 Arrowpoint Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Twillman Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11831 Bellefontaine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Larimore Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Trampe Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
15955 New Halls Ferry Road
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4950
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
12555 Partridge Run
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-7600
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Elementary Special Programs Dept.
Special Education School
15875 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4950
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
5323 Ville Maria Lane
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hazelwood School District?
Hazelwood School District manages 32 public schools serving 16,262 students.
What is the rank of Hazelwood School District?
Hazelwood School District is ranked #515 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazelwood School District?
81% of Hazelwood School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazelwood School District?
Hazelwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hazelwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,286 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 32 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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