Hazelwood Elementary

1325 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hazelwood Elementary School, located at 1325 Bluegrass Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated in the Hazelwood neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

As a neighborhood school, Hazelwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By focusing on collaborative teaching practices and student-centered initiatives, Hazelwood strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of belonging and curiosity within their daily educational journey.

527

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazelwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	152
Black	213
Asian	35
Two or More	37

Black
213 (40.4%)
Hispanic
152 (28.8%)
White
90 (17.1%)
Two or More
37 (7.0%)
Asian
35 (6.6%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8264
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 81

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hazelwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	81
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hazelwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	46.9%
Male	280	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)