Hazle Township Early Learning Center

1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hazle Township Early Learning Center serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hazle Township Early Learning Center's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hazle Township Early Learning Center is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
87%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
9%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Hazle Township Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
493 students attend Hazle Township Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hazle Township Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazle Township Early Learning Center?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazle Township Early Learning Center offer ?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazle Township Early Learning Center part of?
Hazle Township Early Learning Center is part of Hazleton Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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