John Hay Elementary School

201 Garfield St
Seattle, WA 98109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Hay Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Hay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

John Hay Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

John Hay Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hay Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#117 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
74%
50%
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(18-19)
85%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Hay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
9%
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Hispanic
16%
25%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
49%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Hay Elementary School's ranking?
John Hay Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Hay Elementary School often compared to?
John Hay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Anne Elementary School, Frantz Coe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend John Hay Elementary School?
305 students attend John Hay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John Hay Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hay Elementary School?
John Hay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Hay Elementary School offer ?
John Hay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Hay Elementary School part of?
John Hay Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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