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#3217 of 3,813 schools in IL

Hazel Dell Elem School

Elementary School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL

A Springfield Sd 186 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

850 W Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL 62712

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$21,554
Chronic Absenteeism52.2%

Students at Hazel Dell Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hazel Dell Elem 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,845/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$108,730

Median home value

$244,300

Median rent

$1,156/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–70.8 mi15Compare →
Laketown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–50.9 mi124Compare →
Edwin a Lee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–121.3 mi196Compare →
Owen Marsh Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–5Not available292Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Springfield Sd 186

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#23 of 31
District spending per student
$21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazel Dell Elem School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazel Dell Elem School

Hazel Dell Elem School is a public elementary school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,217 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazel Dell Elem School

What grades does Hazel Dell Elem School serve?

Hazel Dell Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hazel Dell Elem School?

Hazel Dell Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Dell Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Dell Elem School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazel Dell Elem School rank in IL?

Hazel Dell Elem School ranks #3,217 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Hazel Dell Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazel Dell Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Hazel Dell Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazel Dell Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hazel Dell Elem School a charter school?

No, Hazel Dell Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hazel Dell Elem School a Title I school?

No, Hazel Dell Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazel Dell Elem School?

62.8% of students at Hazel Dell Elem 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.2%
Area population (ZIP 62712)
10,555
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
46.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 62712; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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