HAZLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hazlewood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence County school district, located in Town Creek, AL with about 243 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Hazlewood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hazlewood Elementary School, located at 334 Hazelwood Street in Town Creek, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lawrence County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional development. The school plays an integral role in the Town Creek area, aiming to prepare its young students for future academic success through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which often allows for a close-knit atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families. By emphasizing fundamental skills such as literacy and numeracy, Hazlewood Elementary works to build a strong educational baseline for its students. As part of the broader Lawrence County school system, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curricula, ensuring that students receive an education aligned with state standards while maintaining the personalized attention typical of a smaller rural or semi-rural educational facility.

For more information, contact Hazlewood Elementary School at (256) 685-4020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.