HAZELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hazelwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Haywood County Schools school district, located in Waynesville, NC with about 624 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 38 teachers, Hazelwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Hazelwood Elementary School is a public school located in Waynesville, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Haywood County Schools district. Situated on Plott Creek Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core curriculum areas while encouraging a supportive atmosphere where students are prepared for their future educational transitions.

As part of the broader Haywood County school system, Hazelwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to enhance the learning experience. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to create a welcoming and inclusive campus. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources through their official website at http://www.hes.haywood.k12.nc.us.

For more information, contact Hazelwood Elementary at (828) 456-2406 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1111 Plott Creek Road
Waynesville, NC 28786-4188
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HAZELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waynesville, NC with about 624 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
624
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 624 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAZELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.