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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazlewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazlewood Elementary School's student population of 216 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
53%
32%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
216 students attend Hazlewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hazlewood Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is lower than 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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