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Cecelia Hazelton School

Summary:

Cecelia Hazelton School is an elementary school located in Townsend, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 399 students. The school is part of the Townsend K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cecelia Hazelton School has a predominantly white student population, with 88.97% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics (37.84%), reading (37.67%), and science (42.37%) were all slightly below the state averages, but the school's performance in mathematics and science has been improving over the past three years. Compared to the Townsend K-12 Schools district, Cecelia Hazelton School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming the district in science but underperforming in mathematics and reading.

The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.9 over the past three school years, suggesting a favorable learning environment with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the absence of data on the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates is a significant gap in the information provided, making it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic composition and how it may impact academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 201 N Spruce
       Townsend, MT  59644

(406) 441-3431

District: Townsend K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,122 Help


Students who attend Cecelia Hazelton School usually attend:

Middle:    Townsend 7-8
High:    Broadwater High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cecelia Hazelton School ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cecelia Hazelton School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Cecelia Hazelton School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cecelia Hazelton School is $12,122.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cecelia Hazelton School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Townsend K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Townsend K-12 Schools 142nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cecelia Hazelton School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.43 82nd 217 62.2%
2005 31.19 175th 218 19.7%
2006 45.01 151st 234 35.5%
2007 48.81 138th 230 40.0%
2008 44.37 132nd 194 32.0%
2009 54.59 106th 190 44.2%
2010 64.95 82nd 241 66.0%
2011 64.25 90th 247 63.6%
2012 61.35 96th 244 60.7%
2013 59.55 105th 246 57.3%
2015 45.94 164th 287 42.9%
2016 35.09 133rd 191 30.4%
2017 30.68 82nd 109 24.8%
2018 33.52 83rd 116 28.4%
2019 53.49 59th 123 52.0%
2021 57.07 178th 356 50.0%
2022 55.19 175th 329 46.8%
2023 52.38 176th 332 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cecelia Hazelton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 385 1 0 7 17 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 399 1 2 10 14 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 399 1 2 10 14 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 390 1 1 10 9 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 402 2 2 7 11 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 415 2 3 0 9 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 390 0 3 0 10 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 395 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 362 6 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 362 6 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 371 7 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 342 5 1 3 9 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 352 6 1 3 11 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 337 7 0 5 9 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 315 7 2 8 8 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 337 4 2 8 10 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 334 2 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 351
2011 292 1 1 15 1 0 14 0 324
2012 312 2 0 10 3 0 5 0 332
2013 311 4 0 7 0 0 7 0 329
2014 303 5 0 10 2 0 16 0 336
2015 315 4 0 8 2 0 17 0 346
2016 320 4 0 15 2 0 17 0 358
2017 310 4 0 16 2 0 24 0 356
2018 313 3 0 16 1 0 19 0 352
2019 307 3 0 14 1 0 16 0 341
2020 305 1 0 19 2 0 17 0 344
2021 295 1 0 16 5 0 20 0 337
2022 331 0 0 20 4 0 17 0 372
2023 355 0 0 26 2 0 16 0 399

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 Cecelia Hazelton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 410 20.2 20.3 23.4
1995 426 24.6 17.3 24.6
1996 426 24.6 17.3 24.6
1997 411 23.4 17.6 23.1
1998 424 24.9 17.0 26.7
1999 429 22.9 18.7 31.9
2000 403 24.9 16.2 34
2001 405 25.1 16.1 37.3
2002 381 26.8 14.2 37
2003 381 26.8 14.2 37
2004 389 26.7 14.6 38.8
2005 360 26.3 13.7 34.7
2006 373 25.7 14.5 41.8
2007 358 26.7 13.4 45.5
2008 340 26.5 12.8 36.8
2009 361 27.5 13.1 40.7
2010 351 27.4 12.8 41.3
2011 324 26.6 12.1 42
2012 332 25.3 13.0 38.6
2013 329 25.6 12.8 40.4
2014 336 23.9 14.0 39.9
2015 346 22.0 15.7 41
2016 358 26.0 13.7 42.7
2017 356 26.0 13.6 41.9
2018 352 26.0 13.5 44.3
2019 341 26.0 13.1 41.3
2020 344 24.8 13.8 41.9
2021 337 24.4 13.7 n/a
2022 372 24.8 14.9 n/a
2023 399 26.7 14.9 n/a

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 Cecelia Hazelton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 410 20.2 20.3 23.4
1995 426 24.6 17.3 24.6
1996 426 24.6 17.3 24.6
1997 411 23.4 17.6 23.1
1998 424 24.9 17.0 26.7
1999 429 22.9 18.7 31.9
2000 403 24.9 16.2 34
2001 405 25.1 16.1 37.3
2002 381 26.8 14.2 37
2003 381 26.8 14.2 37
2004 389 26.7 14.6 38.8
2005 360 26.3 13.7 34.7
2006 373 25.7 14.5 41.8
2007 358 26.7 13.4 45.5
2008 340 26.5 12.8 36.8
2009 361 27.5 13.1 40.7
2010 351 27.4 12.8 41.3
2011 324 26.6 12.1 42
2012 332 25.3 13.0 38.6
2013 329 25.6 12.8 40.4
2014 336 23.9 14.0 39.9
2015 346 22.0 15.7 41
2016 358 26.0 13.7 42.7
2017 356 26.0 13.6 41.9
2018 352 26.0 13.5 44.3
2019 341 26.0 13.1 41.3
2020 344 24.8 13.8 41.9
2021 337 24.4 13.7 n/a
2022 372 24.8 14.9 n/a
2023 399 26.7 14.9 n/a

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 Cecelia Hazelton School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $9,528
2022 $10,844
2023 $12,122

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cecelia Hazelton School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th of 332 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students341399
 17%
African American30
 100%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1426
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White307355
 15.6%
Two or More Races1616

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cecelia Hazelton School

Students at Cecelia Hazelton School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Cecelia Hazelton School.

Students who attend Cecelia Hazelton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Townsend 7-8
High : Broadwater High School

Cecelia Hazelton School ranks 176th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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