Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayward Elementary - 38 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayward Elementary - 38 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hayward Elementary - 38's student population of 652 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayward Elementary - 38 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward Elementary - 38 is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
43%
8%
Black
11%
3%
White
31%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward Elementary - 38's ranking?
Hayward Elementary - 38 is ranked #601 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hayward Elementary - 38 often compared to?
Hayward Elementary - 38is often viewed alongside schools like Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hayward Elementary - 38?
652 students attend Hayward Elementary - 38.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hayward Elementary - 38 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayward Elementary - 38?
Hayward Elementary - 38 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hayward Elementary - 38 offer ?
Hayward Elementary - 38 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hayward Elementary - 38 part of?
Hayward Elementary - 38 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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