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Elementary· 26 schools in district

Hazelwood Elementary School

11815 SE 304TH ST, AUBURN, WA 98092Auburn School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
516
Students
Total enrolled
$25,901
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 81% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 516 students in grades KG–05 in AUBURN, Washington.
81% above average funding
District spends $25,901 per pupil, 81% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hazelwood Elementary School is a large elementary in AUBURN, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 516 students. The district invests $25,901 per student — 81% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hazelwood Elementary School

516
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution271 male · 245 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 267 students
Student Composition
19%
36%
28%
9%
Asian19%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black7%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530030002277

Academic Outcomes at Hazelwood Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98092

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,901Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,901
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,397
Student Support$4,921
Administration$3,108
Operations$3,885
Other$2,590
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,901 spent per student, an estimated $11,474 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
22%
State government
66.6%
Local (property tax)
22.4%
Federal programs
11.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,901/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dick Scobee Elementary SchoolPioneer Elementary SchoolAlpac Elementary SchoolLea Hill Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Mt Baker Middle SchoolRainier Middle SchoolOlympic Middle SchoolCascade Middle School
↓
High School
Auburn Riverside High SchoolAuburn Senior High SchoolAuburn Mountainview High SchoolWest Auburn Senior High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAuburn School District →
Phone: (253)931-4740
NCES ID: 530030002277
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AUBURN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Auburn School District
High
Auburn Riverside High School
1,909 students · 09–12
● 43 opp50% FRL
High
Auburn Senior High School
1,844 students · 09–12
● 40 opp67% FRL
High
Auburn Mountainview High School
1,581 students · 09–12
● 43 opp63% FRL
Mid
Mt Baker Middle School
977 students · 06–08
● 40 opp58% FRL
Mid
Rainier Middle School
941 students · 06–08
● 43 opp65% FRL
Mid
Olympic Middle School
900 students · 06–08
● 40 opp78% FRL
Mid
Cascade Middle School
899 students · 06–08
● 40 opp70% FRL
Elem
Dick Scobee Elementary School
825 students · PK–05
● 40 opp84% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11815 SE 304TH ST, AUBURN, WA 98092
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.