Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter Hays Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter Hays Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Walter Hays Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walter Hays Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Hays Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Hays Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Hays Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walter Hays Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Hays Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ohlone Elementary School, Duveneck Elementary School, Addison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter Hays Elementary School?
294 students attend Walter Hays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Walter Hays Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Hays Elementary School?
Walter Hays Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Walter Hays Elementary School offer ?
Walter Hays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Hays Elementary School part of?
Walter Hays Elementary School is part of Palo Alto Unified School District.
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