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Hazelwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 10,722 students in Hazelwood School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Hazelwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
33 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
16,109 Students
575,194 Students
# Teachers
1,088 Teachers
46,508 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hazelwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.51
# American Indian Students
27 Students
1,982 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
12,151 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
557 Students
44,915 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
12,986 Students
89,130 Students
% Black Students
81%
16%
# White Students
1,674 Students
391,982 Students
% White Students
10%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,369 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
725 Students
32,665 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
660
19,702
# Students in K Grade:
1,128
60,008
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,191
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,114
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,141
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,187
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,235
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,143
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,194
48,555
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,182
49,673
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,283
2,576
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,308
2,578
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,174
2,451
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,169
2,442
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,142 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,412 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$216 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,142
$15,071
Spending / Student
$13,412
$13,899
Best Hazelwood School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Russell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Jana Dr
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Charbonier Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12834 Missouri Bottom Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #77.
Armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #88.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Vaile Ave
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #99.
Cold Water Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Wiethaupt Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Lusher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mullanphy Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
Jamestown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13750 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1212.
Barrington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15600 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Florissant, MO 63034
(314) 953-4050
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1313.
Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Humes Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1414.
Mccurdy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
975 Lindsay Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13450 Old Jamestown Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Northwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1717.
Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Chicory Creek Ln
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1818.
Townsend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6645 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Grannemann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2324 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Jury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11950 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Keeven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11230 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #2222.
Southeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Prigge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-7700
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #2323.
Twillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11831 Bellefontaine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4850
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2424.
Arrowpoint Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2017 Arrowpoint Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2525.
Larimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Trampe Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4500
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elementary Special Programs Dept.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
15875 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4950
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-4950
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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