Hazle Township Early Learning Center
493 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
The **Hazle Township Early Learning Center**, located at 1400 W 23rd Street in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Hazleton Area School District. The center is dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest students, typically focusing on preschool and early childhood programs. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, the facility aims to prepare children for their transition into elementary school by fostering essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills during these critical formative years.
As part of a larger district-wide effort to support early intervention and academic readiness, the center emphasizes play-based learning and the development of core foundational literacy and numeracy concepts. The school plays a vital role in the community by offering accessible early education opportunities that help bridge the gap for young learners before they enter kindergarten. Through its focus on comprehensive development, the Hazle Township Early Learning Center strives to build a strong academic base that serves as a stepping stone for future success throughout a student's educational career.
As part of a larger district-wide effort to support early intervention and academic readiness, the center emphasizes play-based learning and the development of core foundational literacy and numeracy concepts. The school plays a vital role in the community by offering accessible early education opportunities that help bridge the gap for young learners before they enter kindergarten. Through its focus on comprehensive development, the Hazle Township Early Learning Center strives to build a strong academic base that serves as a stepping stone for future success throughout a student's educational career.
493
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic | 430 |
| Black | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic430 (87.2 %)
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White46 (9.3 %)
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Black12 (2.4 %)
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Two or More3 (0.6 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hazleton Area SD |
| Phone: | (570)459-3221 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 493 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
173
Grade 1
167
Grade 2
153
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 173 |
| Grade 1 | 167 |
| Grade 2 | 153 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 263 | 53.3% |
| Male | 230 | 46.7% |
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