Hazelwood Elementary

1111 Plott Creek Road
Waynesville, NC 28786

www.hes.haywood.k12.nc.us

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hazelwood Elementary School is a public school located in Waynesville, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Haywood County Schools district. Situated on Plott Creek Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core curriculum areas while encouraging a supportive atmosphere where students are prepared for their future educational transitions.

As part of the broader Haywood County school system, Hazelwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to enhance the learning experience. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, aiming to create a welcoming and inclusive campus. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources through their official website at http://www.hes.haywood.k12.nc.us.

490

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazelwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	70
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

White
395 (80.6%)
Hispanic
70 (14.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Haywood County Schools
Phone:	(828)456-2406
Website:	http://www.hes.haywood.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 75