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Hazel Dell Elementary School

850 W LAKE SHORE DR SPRINGFIELD IL 62712

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 65 of 255 in Illinois

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About Hazel Dell Elementary School

Hazel Dell Elementary School, located in Springfield, Illinois, is part of Springfield Public Schools District 186 and serves kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential academically and socially. With a dedicated team of teachers and staff, Hazel Dell emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and character-building programs to prepare students for middle school success. The school community is enriched by supportive families and neighborhood involvement, ensuring children receive both academic excellence and social-emotional growth.Hazel Dell Elementary continues to focus on creating a nurturing environment where diversity is respected and every student feels valued and prepared for the future.

Contact Information

Address

850 W LAKE SHORE DR SPRINGFIELD IL 62712

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Phone

(217) 525-3223

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
122
Total Students
$55391
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 65 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hazel Dell Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.4%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 2.5%
Black 53.3%
Two+ Races 9.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
34.4%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
53.3%
Two+ Races
9.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 122
54.9%
67 Female
45.1%
55 Male

Student Population

122 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Teachers focus on strong foundations in literacy and math to boost student performance. Parents and community members actively participate in school events and enrichment activities. Hazel Dell is known for its warm, inclusive culture where students feel encouraged and supported.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Hazel Dell Elementary School serve? A1. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Q2. What are the daily school hours? A2. The regular school day runs from 8:20 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Q3. Which school district is Hazel Dell Elementary part of? A3. It belongs to Springfield Public Schools District 186. Q4. How can I contact the school office? A4. You can call (217) 525-3223 during school hours. Q5. Does Hazel Dell Elementary encourage parent involvement? A5. Yes, the school has a strong culture of family and community engagement through events and volunteering opportunities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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