Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Hazel Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hazel Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
77%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hazel Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Hazel Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lake Hazel Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Hazel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sage Elementary School, Christine Donnell School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lake Hazel Elementary School?
390 students attend Lake Hazel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lake Hazel Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Hazel Elementary School?
Lake Hazel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Hazel Elementary School offer ?
Lake Hazel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Hazel Elementary School part of?
Lake Hazel Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Lake Hazel Elementary School located?
Lake Hazel Elementary School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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