Hazelwood Elementary School

7100 116th Avenue Southeast

School District

Renton
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 19, 2022

The best Elementary School in bellevue and Factoria. Highly skilled teachers and very cordial staff and caring principal..I don’t know why this is still 7 it should be 9+ Atleast
Submitted by other on May 04, 2021

Excellent. We have had a fantastic experience with Hazelwood. Teachers are heavily involved and work together with kids and parents.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2019

Fantastic school, with very caring teachers and support staff. You can tell that all kids are important and they really strive to be there for them both emotionally and academically. This is the best school I've ever had my children attend.
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2018

Exceptional. We have had a fantastic experience with Hazelwood.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2017

We have a third grader and a boy about to enter Kindergarten. I think all experiences relate to your particular teacher and the staff. The new principal, Tracey T., has changed things for the better. She has recruited some GREAT new teachers . Our 3rd grader has absolutely blossomed from a struggling student to top of the class, thanks to some great inspiring teachers. We love the parents too!
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2015

Our son started attending Hazelwood Elementary School this year in Kindergarten. He absolutely loves this school. The staff and teachers are super responsive to our questions and inquiries. His classmates are well behaved and we love the interaction with other parents and PTSA. Hazelwood Elementary is an amazing place and we feel privileged to be able to send our son here.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2014

My son just started kindergarten last week and began having anxiety issues. He adores his teacher, Mrs. Collins, and her teaching style, however, he had difficulty adjusting to recess time. She responded promptly to our concerns and replied with a plan of action (within a day!). Her caring nature and communication skills put us at ease. This teacher also updates her teacher website which helps us stay informed. There are comments regarding the staff's mannerisms; the personnel are straightforward and really just have the kid's safety in mind, which we appreciate. We hope the entire school year remains a good experience!
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

My kids are so happy to be at school everyday! The PTSA activities are both fun and educational.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2014

As a former teacher (not of this school) Don't be fooled by its new facade or its choice location. We attended Hazelwood for 2yrs and it was by far the worst school experience we have had to date. My son was in the special needs program with an IEP. This program does not have very high expectations for kids or offer any understanding or support which they need. This school and its administrative team are more concerned with protecting its own staff than the welfare or best interests of the students academic or emotional growth! If you want a positive, enriching learning environment then look else where! My son has been traumatized by this school and its staff. There are teachers there who should not be teaching, let alone left with children. We now attend another school in the district and are so much happier. This school is not deserving of an 8 out of 10. I also agree with a previous comment, front office staff are rude and not helpful, truly keeping with the standard for the rest of the school experience.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2014

The teachers are very nice but the school staff are horrible and rude. Therefore, I've moved my kid to different school. Their staff need to be more educated.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2013

I have a daughter that has been going since she started elementary school to hazelwood and she is now in third grade. Her teachers have all been excellent and we are so happy to have this wonderful public school that cares so much about the students. 2 of her teachers were former students in Renton schools and wanted to come back and give back education to their community they grew up in. I can't say enough excellent things about the school. We are also very excited for the new middle school next door.
Submitted by parent on March 19, 2013

I have 2 kids at Hazelwood this year and one coming in the future. I have absolutely adored all of the teachers my oldest has had, and could not be happier with my son's kindergarten teacher. I think the curriculum is excellent and am thrilled at the success both kids have had so far. We're looking forward to many more years at Hazelwood!
Submitted by other on January 03, 2013

Hi people, this is my first day and I already love it. the teachers are very nice and helpful. The other kids are very nice to me. My first day was great even if I didn't know anything there.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2012

My two girls have gone to Hazelwood for a few years now (oldest completed 3rd grade, youngest completed 1st). They have had very engaged teachers, and have learned a lot in a short amount of time. The involvement of the PTSA is wonderful, and I really can't say enough positive things about the teaching staff.
Submitted by other on June 25, 2012

I've never had a better school than this one. Now I'm going to the gifted program at Kennydale
Submitted by teacher on November 21, 2011

Nothing amazing about this school. Teachers are there waiting for retirement. The vision posted on their web site is typical lip service, nothing else. Teaching is a typical case of following the lowest common denominator, i.e. the slowest and most disruptive kids get the most attention while all the other students are not making any progress.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2010

I have two daughters at Hazelwood, and we think that its a pretty great school. Both have great teachers this year- organized and energized! The PTSA is really fantastic, and adds a LOT to the school. They use their dues to great effect. The counselor gently helps kids who need extra support. My only concern is that I wish there was a few more adults on the playground to watch for bullying. I also wish that there was a Discovery program on site, instead of busing the "smart" kids down to Kennydale, which is not as nice of a school. Many parents seem to be driving their kids to Hazelwood, which causes traffic problems.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2010

This a great school! all four kids have gone thru Hazelwood Elementary School and the staff and teachers have been great help to my kids grades! One is a UW graduate! second is a RN! Thanks, Hazelwood teachers!
Submitted by parent on January 04, 2009

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Submitted by parent on February 26, 2008

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