Hazlehurst Elementary School

Summary:

Hazlehurst Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, with a student population of 635. The school is part of the Copiah County School District, which is ranked 102 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hazlehurst Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Mississippi elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state average. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (99.56% to 100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.3 to 27.9 over the past 3 years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Brookhaven Elementary, Simpson Central School, and Crystal Springs Elementary.

The combination of low academic performance, high poverty rates, and limited resources at Hazlehurst Elementary School suggests that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach involving the school district, community, and state-level support. Compared to the nearby schools, Hazlehurst Elementary School spends less per student and has lower academic performance, higher poverty rates, and a higher student-teacher ratio, indicating the need for additional support and resources to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 112 Marvin Minor Drive
       Hazlehurst, MS  39083


(601) 574-2783

District: Hazlehurst City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,529 Help


Students who attend Hazlehurst Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hazlehurst Middle School
High:    Hazlehurst High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  635

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.7%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hazlehurst Elementary School ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (76.7%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Elementary School is 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Hazlehurst Elementary School employs 34.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hazlehurst Elementary School is $8,529.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hazlehurst City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazlehurst City School District 102nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hazlehurst Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.77 350th 404 13.4%
2019 21.65 317th 397 20.2%
2021 19.27 301st 381 21.0%
2022 15.75 332nd 382 13.1%
2023 27.71 289th 377 23.3%
2024 26.36 299th 390 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hazlehurst Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 29 696 1 63 1 0 4 0 794
2017 20 723 2 66 2 0 7 0 820
2018 20 680 2 67 1 1 14 0 785
2019 25 644 2 70 1 1 14 0 757
2020 23 636 1 98 1 1 13 0 773
2021 15 553 0 95 1 1 14 0 679
2022 11 542 0 101 1 1 21 0 677
2023 8 487 0 117 0 3 20 0 635

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 Hazlehurst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 794 40.0 19.8 100
2017 820 34.8 23.5 100
2018 785 32.2 24.3 100
2019 757 30.1 25.1 100
2020 773 28.4 27.1 100
2021 679 24.2 27.9 100
2022 677 28.4 23.8 99.6
2023 635 34.6 18.3 100

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 Hazlehurst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 794 40.0 19.8 100
2017 820 34.8 23.5 100
2018 785 32.2 24.3 100
2019 757 30.1 25.1 100
2020 773 28.4 27.1 100
2021 679 24.2 27.9 100
2022 677 28.4 23.8 99.6
2023 635 34.6 18.3 100

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 Hazlehurst Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $996 (11.7%) $7,533 (88.3%) $8,529

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hazlehurst 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 317th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 289th of 377 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazlehurst Elementary School)29.229.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazlehurst City School District)29.229.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hazlehurst Elementary School)2431.3
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hazlehurst City School District)2431.3
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazlehurst Elementary School)32.440.5
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazlehurst City School District)32.440.5
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hazlehurst Elementary School)46.946.9
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hazlehurst City School District)46.946.9
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazlehurst Elementary School)13.732
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazlehurst City School District)13.732
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hazlehurst Elementary School)11.134
 22.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hazlehurst City School District)11.134
 22.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Hazlehurst Elementary School)32.857.8
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Hazlehurst City School District)32.857.8
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students757635
 16.1%
African American644487
 24.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic70117
 67.1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White258
 68%
Two or More Races1420
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hazlehurst Elementary School

Students at Hazlehurst Elementary School are 77% African American, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Hazlehurst Elementary School.

Hazlehurst Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students who attend Hazlehurst Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hazlehurst Middle School
High : Hazlehurst High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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