Hayden Valley Elementary School

300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 238 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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 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 238 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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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 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1029 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayden Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayden Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hayden Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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5%
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White
83%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hayden Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Hayden Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayden Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayden Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
238 students attend Hayden Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hayden Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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