Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hayes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hayes Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
37%
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Elementary School's ranking?
Hayes Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hayes Elementary School often compared to?
Hayes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
474 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hayes Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Fridley Public School District.
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