Hay Springs Elementary School

407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hay Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hay Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Hay Springs Elementary School's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hay Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hay Springs Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#301 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hay Springs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hay Springs Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hay Springs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Hay Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hay Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hay Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Hay Springs Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hay Springs Elementary School?
90 students attend Hay Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hay Springs Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hay Springs Elementary School?
Hay Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hay Springs Elementary School offer ?
Hay Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hay Springs Elementary School part of?
Hay Springs Elementary School is part of Hay Springs School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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