Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hayden Valley Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden Valley Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden Valley Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hayden Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hayden Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Routt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hayden Valley Elementary School?
245 students attend Hayden Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hayden Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayden Valley Elementary School?
Hayden Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hayden Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hayden Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hayden Valley Elementary School part of?
Hayden Valley Elementary School is part of Hayden School District No. Re 1.
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