Is Hazen Elementary School a good school?

Hazen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Hazen Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Hazen Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hazen Elementary School?

Students at Hazen Elementary School are 76% White, 20% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hazen Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hazen Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Hazen High School

Hazen Elementary School

Summary:

Hazen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 285 students in grades PK-6 in Hazen, Arkansas, which is part of the Hazen School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 381 out of 497 schools and a 1-star rating.

Hazen Elementary School faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes. The school consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels, with only 26.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 23.2% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.81% to 76.64%, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In comparison, nearby schools like Clarendon Elementary and Des Arc Elementary have higher academic proficiency rates and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The relatively low student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary, ranging from 13.1 to 14.7 over the past few years, could indicate potential staffing challenges, such as difficulty attracting and retaining high-quality teachers. This, combined with the school's declining performance over the past decade, suggests that addressing the unique needs of the student population and the broader community will be crucial in improving student outcomes at Hazen Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064

(870) 255-4547

District: Hazen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
381^st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,266

Students who attend Hazen Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hazen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

African American:

19.6%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hazen Elementary School ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Hazen Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Hazen Elementary School employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hazen Elementary School is $9,266.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hazen Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hazen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazen School District 210^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hazen Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	57.08	200^th	411	51.3%
2006	62.03	170^th	402	57.7%
2007	46.42	275^th	440	37.5%
2008	36.45	328^th	439	25.3%
2009	50.25	270^th	445	39.3%
2010	42.89	315^th	457	31.1%
2011	39.84	336^th	471	28.7%
2012	40.82	345^th	468	26.3%
2013	26.58	397^th	476	16.6%
2014	22.92	409^th	471	13.2%
2015	55.84	185^th	466	60.3%
2016	45.75	296^th	494	40.1%
2017	34.48	344^th	485	29.1%
2018	39.34	324^th	480	32.5%
2019	47.43	290^th	488	40.6%
2021	37.53	335^th	496	32.5%
2022	42.34	313^th	487	35.7%
2023	55.06	236^th	492	52.0%
2024	29.64	381^st	497	23.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hazen Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2009	28.40	196^th	240	18.3%
2010	30.46	208^th	254	18.1%
2011	44.24	174^th	264	34.1%
2012	59.92	124^th	265	53.2%
2013	60.67	117^th	278	57.9%
2014	50.15	155^th	280	44.6%
2015	64.13	77^th	275	72.0%
2016	43.38	191^st	312	38.8%
2017	19.17	270^th	315	14.3%
2018	29.64	240^th	318	24.5%
2019	39.61	219^th	319	31.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hazen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	227	74	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
1989	249	68	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	317
1990	248	57	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
1991	228	68	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1992	220	52	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
1993	210	48	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1994	238	45	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1995	208	44	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
1996	208	44	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
1997	197	44	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241
1998	196	38	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	238
1999	193	35	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	232
2000	175	34	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	211
2001	170	33	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
2002	165	38	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2003	165	38	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2004	169	43	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	214
2005	156	43	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	200
2006	196	57	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
2007	205	69	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	279
2008	234	92	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	327
2009	302	174	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	479
2010	332	150	2	2	1	0	0	487
2011	351	128	3	4	1	0	0	487
2012	352	130	3	2	1	0	0	488
2013	362	107	3	3	1	0	0	476
2014	355	105	0	2	0	0	0	462
2015	354	107	0	6	1	0	0	468
2016	351	106	0	9	1	0	2	469
2017	349	99	0	10	1	0	8	467
2018	337	79	0	10	1	0	6	433
2019	335	82	0	5	2	0	5	429
2020	260	69	0	4	0	0	5	338
2021	246	57	0	5	0	0	13	321
2022	245	48	0	5	0	0	7	305
2023	222	49	0	6	0	0	8	285
2024	235	61	0	7	1	0	7	311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hazen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	301	15.9	18.9	n/a
1989	317	22.0	14.4	n/a
1990	305	17.0	17.9	35.4
1991	296	16.8	17.6	34.1
1992	272	17.6	15.4	36
1993	258	16.9	15.3	30.2
1994	283	18.0	15.7	32.5
1995	252	16.7	15.1	32.9
1996	252	16.7	15.1	32.9
1997	241	16.9	14.3	35.7
1998	238	16.9	14.1	35.7
1999	232	13.4	17.3	41.4
2000	211	17.0	12.4	40.8
2001	205	20.0	10.3	42
2002	204	15.0	13.6	45.6
2003	204	15.0	13.6	45.6
2004	214	15.0	14.3	55.6
2005	200	17.0	11.8	52
2006	254	20.0	12.7	46.5
2007	279	23.0	12.1	64.5
2008	327	25.0	13.1	67.9
2009	479	31.0	15.5	71.4
2010	487	44.2	12.1	71.5
2011	487	40.6	11.9	75.4
2012	488	42.6	11.4	76.6
2013	476	42.4	11.2	71.2
2014	462	45.2	10.2	71.4
2015	468	41.0	11.4	76.9
2016	469	38.0	12.3	78
2017	467	33.0	14.1	36.8
2018	433	29.8	14.5	43.6
2019	429	29.6	14.4	71.3
2020	338	24.5	13.7	76
2021	321	23.4	13.6	76.6
2022	305	20.7	14.7	76.1
2023	285	21.7	13.1	62.8
2024	311	20.1	15.4	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hazen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	301	15.9	18.9	n/a
1989	317	22.0	14.4	n/a
1990	305	17.0	17.9	35.4
1991	296	16.8	17.6	34.1
1992	272	17.6	15.4	36
1993	258	16.9	15.3	30.2
1994	283	18.0	15.7	32.5
1995	252	16.7	15.1	32.9
1996	252	16.7	15.1	32.9
1997	241	16.9	14.3	35.7
1998	238	16.9	14.1	35.7
1999	232	13.4	17.3	41.4
2000	211	17.0	12.4	40.8
2001	205	20.0	10.3	42
2002	204	15.0	13.6	45.6
2003	204	15.0	13.6	45.6
2004	214	15.0	14.3	55.6
2005	200	17.0	11.8	52
2006	254	20.0	12.7	46.5
2007	279	23.0	12.1	64.5
2008	327	25.0	13.1	67.9
2009	479	31.0	15.5	71.4
2010	487	44.2	12.1	71.5
2011	487	40.6	11.9	75.4
2012	488	42.6	11.4	76.6
2013	476	42.4	11.2	71.2
2014	462	45.2	10.2	71.4
2015	468	41.0	11.4	76.9
2016	469	38.0	12.3	78
2017	467	33.0	14.1	36.8
2018	433	29.8	14.5	43.6
2019	429	29.6	14.4	71.3
2020	338	24.5	13.7	76
2021	321	23.4	13.6	76.6
2022	305	20.7	14.7	76.1
2023	285	21.7	13.1	62.8
2024	311	20.1	15.4	74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hazen Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,732 (18.7%)	$7,534 (81.3%)	$9,266

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hazen Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 492 Elementary schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Hazen Elementary School)	78.9	70	8.9%
3rd Grade English (Hazen School District)	78.9	70	8.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Hazen Elementary School)	57.7	62.5	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (Hazen School District)	57.7	62.5	4.8%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Hazen Elementary School)	36.6	32.5	4.1%
3rd Grade Science (Hazen School District)	36.6	32.5	4.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Hazen Elementary School)	40.4	40	0.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	40.4	40	0.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Hazen Elementary School)	67.4	74.4	7%
4th Grade English (Hazen School District)	67.4	74.4	7%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Hazen Elementary School)	46.9	48.7	1.8%
4th Grade Math (Hazen School District)	46.9	48.7	1.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hazen Elementary School)	32.6	41	8.4%
4th Grade Science (Hazen School District)	32.6	41	8.4%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hazen Elementary School)	32.7	33.3	0.6%
4th Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	32.7	33.3	0.6%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Hazen Elementary School)	77.5	80	2.5%
5th Grade English (Hazen School District)	77.5	80	2.5%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Hazen Elementary School)	37.5	42.8	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Hazen School District)	37.5	42.8	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Hazen Elementary School)	40	37.2	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Hazen School District)	40	37.2	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Hazen Elementary School)	27.5	34.3	6.8%
5th Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	27.5	34.3	6.8%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Hazen Elementary School)	78.3	57.6	20.7%
6th Grade English (Hazen School District)	78.3	57.6	20.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Hazen Elementary School)	58.7	45.5	13.2%
6th Grade Math (Hazen School District)	58.7	45.5	13.2%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Hazen Elementary School)	47.9	30.3	17.6%
6th Grade Science (Hazen School District)	47.9	30.3	17.6%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Hazen Elementary School)	39.2	18.2	21%
6th Grade Reading (Hazen School District)	39.2	18.2	21%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	429	285	33.6%
African American	82	49	40.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	335	222	33.7%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.3%	62.8%	8.5%

Schools Near Hazen Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hazen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	477 N Hazen Ave	Hazen	72064	Prairie County	Hazen School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 255-4547	311	20	15.4	74.0%	235 (75.6%)	61 (19.6%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	29.6	381^st of 497 public elementary schools	23.3%		55.1	236^th of 492 public elementary schools	52.0%	145	17.7	34.2	25.6	26.2	26.3	20.6	34.1	27.9	26.2	27.5	20.6	26.9	16.3	28.6	23.2	17.7	29.2	30.3	14.3	23.2	$9,266	$1,732	$7,534
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	K-6	707 E 5th St	Carlisle	72024	Lonoke County	Carlisle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 552-3261	320	32	10.0	70.6%	251 (78.4%)	34 (10.6%)	22 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	40.8	308^th of 497 public elementary schools	38.0%		43.4	314^th of 492 public elementary schools	36.2%	6	23.9	32.0	20.9	37.5	29.3	30.5	30.1	23.2	32.1	29.3	19.5	28.3	34.9	35.7	29.8	15.2	32.1	32.6	41.1	30.8	$10,617	$1,924	$8,693
Des Arc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2100 Hickory St	Des Arc	72040	Prairie County	Des Arc School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 256-4128	381	24	15.5	72.4%	340 (89.2%)	31 (8.1%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	70.3	140^th of 497 public elementary schools	71.8%		81.7	69^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.0%	71	37.3	45.4	47.1	43.1	42.9	30.5	40.9	39.2	41.2	37.5	45.8	63.7	31.4	74.5	53.2	39.0	36.4	47.0	54.9	44.4	$8,732	$1,729	$7,003
Clarendon Elementary School	Public	K-6	115 Eason Ln	Clarendon	72029	Monroe County	Clarendon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 747-3383	214	21	10.0	112.1%	56 (26.2%)	121 (56.5%)	15 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.3%)	13.3	453^rd of 497 public elementary schools	8.9%		8.8	461^st of 492 public elementary schools	6.3%	8	16.7	10.0	10.0	25.9	15.7	19.5	6.2	10.0	28.2	16.1	19.4	6.3	10.0	15.6	13.1	13.9	12.5	10.0	21.9	14.6	$12,599	$3,066	$9,532
Lonoke Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	800 Lincoln St	Lonoke	72086	Lonoke County	Lonoke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 676-3839	402	23	17.3	65.9%	265 (65.9%)	64 (15.9%)	48 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)								(n/a)																					$8,753	$2,215	$6,537
Lonoke Elementary School	Public	3-5	900 W Palm St	Lonoke	72086	Lonoke County	Lonoke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 676-6740	349	18	19.2	63.9%	224 (64.2%)	75 (21.5%)	35 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	44.1	288^th of 497 public elementary schools	42.1%		46.6	303^rd of 492 public elementary schools	38.4%	15	28.8	32.7	28.5		29.9	29.7	35.5	30.0		31.6	45.9	32.7	27.7		35.0	30.6	36.4	30.0		32.2	$8,209	$1,277	$6,932

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