Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hayfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayfield Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayfield Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
17%
22%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayfield Elementary School's ranking?
Hayfield Elementary School is ranked #800 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hayfield Elementary School often compared to?
Hayfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hayfield Elementary School?
614 students attend Hayfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hayfield Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayfield Elementary School?
Hayfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayfield Elementary School offer ?
Hayfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayfield Elementary School part of?
Hayfield Elementary School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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