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HAZELWOOD

Missouri · Public School District
33
Schools
16,109
Students
$13,951
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
67.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
86.3%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

HAZELWOOD is a public school district in Missouri serving 16,109 students across 33 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.3% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,951 is near the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (33)
Elementary Schools21 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARMSTRONG ELEM.PK–05348
ARROWPOINT ELEM.PK–05358
BARRINGTON ELEM.KG–05393
BROWN ELEM.PK–05335
COLD WATER ELEM.PK–05384
ELEM. SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPT.KG–060
GARRETT ELEM.PK–05326
GRANNEMANN ELEM.PK–05411
JAMESTOWN ELEM.PK–05333
JANA ELEM.PK–05419
JURY ELEM.PK–05420
KEEVEN ELEM.PK–05267
LARIMORE ELEM.PK–05341
LAWSON ELEM.PK–05348
LUSHER ELEM.PK–05379
MCCURDY ELEM.PK–05329
MCNAIR ELEM.PK–05401
RUSSELL ELEM.PK–05409
TOWNSEND ELEM.PK–05371
TWILLMAN ELEM.PK–05326
WALKER ELEM.PK–05477
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL MIDDLE06–08707
EAST MIDDLE08–08172
NORTH MIDDLE06–08674
NORTHWEST MIDDLE06–08767
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE06–08469
WEST MIDDLE06–08730
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HAZELWOOD CENTRAL HIGH09–121,628
HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH09–121,264
HAZELWOOD WEST HIGH09–122,042
Other Schools3 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,951Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
53%
State
20.8%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal
26.5%

Funding is shared between state (21%) and local sources (53%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
33
Schools
16,109
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.3%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 33 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HAZELWOOD?
HAZELWOOD has 33 public schools, serving a total of 16,109 students.
What is the graduation rate for HAZELWOOD?
The graduation rate is 86.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HAZELWOOD spend per student?
HAZELWOOD spends $13,951 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HAZELWOOD?
67% of students in HAZELWOOD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HAZELWOOD?
No, HAZELWOOD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HAZELWOOD serve?
HAZELWOOD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HAZELWOOD?
The median opportunity score across schools in HAZELWOOD is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.