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#427 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 41% in state

Hazen Elementary School

Elementary School · Hazen School District · Hazen, AR

An elementary school in Hazen, AR serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

477 N HAZEN AVE, Hazen, AR 72064

  • Math 38% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,138
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Hazen Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hazen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated980/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,639

Median home value

$107,600

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hazen School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazen Elementary School is listed in HAZEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazen Elementary School

Hazen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hazen, AR, part of Hazen School District, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazen Elementary School

What grades does Hazen Elementary School serve?

Hazen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hazen Elementary School?

Hazen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazen Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazen Elementary School rank in AR?

Hazen Elementary School ranks #427 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hazen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hazen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazen Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hazen Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hazen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hazen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hazen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazen Elementary School?

74.0% of students at Hazen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Prairie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 72064)
2,883
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
40.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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