Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hayden Meadows Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden Meadows Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 709 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hayden Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Hayden Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlas Elementary School, Skyway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hayden Meadows Elementary School?
521 students attend Hayden Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hayden Meadows Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayden Meadows Elementary School?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayden Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hayden Meadows Elementary School part of?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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