Serving 269 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Walter Hays Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter Hays Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Hays Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #260 out of 3,649 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 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 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter Hays Elementary School?
269 students attend Walter Hays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Walter Hays Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Hays Elementary School?
Walter Hays Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring break - No school
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring break - No school
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring break - No school
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring break - No school
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring break - No school
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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