At a glance
Reported students
527
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Hazelwood Elementary: 527 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Hazelwood Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 527 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.8%). English learners represent 51.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hazelwood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 51.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.1%
- Hispanic28.8%
- Black40.4%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Klondike Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Trunnell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
Rangeland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
532 reported students
Wilt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Bloom Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
533 reported students
Jacob Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Public schools near Hazelwood Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 519 | 1 mi |
| Rutherford Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 476 | 1.1 mi |
| Gutermuth Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 451 | 1.2 mi |
| Semple Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 592 | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Creek Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 437 | 1.8 mi |
| Frayser Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County | KG–05 | 419 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Elementary
What grades does Hazelwood Elementary serve?
Hazelwood Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary?
Hazelwood Elementary reported 527 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 527 students and 37.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hazelwood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hazelwood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hazelwood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hazelwood Elementary in?
Hazelwood Elementary is part of Jefferson County, based in Louisville, KY, which operates 171 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hazelwood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jacob Elementary (1 mi), Rutherford Elementary (1.1 mi), Gutermuth Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.