At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
890
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Hazleton El/MS is a public elementary serving grades 3–8 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 890 students. It is part of the Hazleton Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–8
DistrictHazleton Area SD
County42079
CityHazleton
ZIP18201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421170006115
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment890
White8.1%
Hispanic / Latino88.8%
Black / African American1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
8.1%
Hispanic
88.8%
Black
1.5%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.