Hazen Elementary School

Hazen Elementary School serves 261 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in this close-knit North Dakota community. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranking 101st among North Dakota's 457 elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Students show steady progress in core subjects, with 57% achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 52% meeting proficiency standards in English language arts and reading across all grade levels. Hazen Elementary draws families from a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $76,500 and home values average $191,400. The area maintains a low poverty rate of 9.9%, while 25% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education and stability.

As a regular public elementary school, Hazen Elementary provides a traditional educational foundation for young learners in Mercer County. The school operates within North Dakota's remote rural landscape, serving families who appreciate the benefits of small-town education where teachers and students can build meaningful, lasting relationships.

Located in a rural area, Hazen Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.