Hazel Dell Elem School

850 W Lake Shore Dr
Springfield, IL 62712

www.sps186.org/hazel-dell/

140 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hazel Dell Elementary School, located at 850 W Lake Shore Dr in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Springfield School District 186. Situated near the scenic shores of Lake Springfield, the school is known for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering foundational academic and social skills for elementary-aged children. It serves as a vital neighborhood hub, prioritizing a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, personal growth, and academic achievement within the Springfield area.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that integrates core curriculum standards with character development. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Hazel Dell aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. With its unique location and focus on the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a key component of the local educational landscape, striving to cultivate a positive and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to excel.

140

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazel Dell Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	5
Black	76
Two or More	16

Black
76 (54.3%)
White
43 (30.7%)
Two or More
16 (11.4%)
Hispanic
5 (3.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3223
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/hazel-dell/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 16

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hazel Dell Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	16

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hazel Dell Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	60	42.9%
Male	80	57.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)