Hazelwood Elementary School

www.rentonschools.us/hazelwood

550 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hazelwood Elementary School, located in Newcastle, Washington, is a core institution within the Renton School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development. The campus serves as a hub for the local community, offering a range of programs designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hazelwood Elementary is noted for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience through active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school utilizes its strategic location in Newcastle to leverage community resources, aiming to provide a safe, engaging, and innovative space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on equity and high standards, Hazelwood works closely with families to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention and support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

550

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazelwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	83
Black	31
Asian	129
Two or More	82
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
217 (39.5 %)
Asian
129 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
83 (15.1 %)
Two or More
82 (14.9 %)
Black
31 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Renton School District
Phone:	(425)204-4550
Website:	http://www.rentonschools.us/hazelwood
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 85