Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
28%
13%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hay Elementary School?
295 students attend Hay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Hay Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hay Elementary School?
Hay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hay Elementary School offer ?
Hay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hay Elementary School part of?
Hay Elementary School is part of South Bend Community School Corporation School District.
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