Hay Springs Early Childhood (2026 Ranking)

Hay Springs Early Childhood serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 14 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hay Springs Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Hay Springs Early Childhood's student population of 14 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

14 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood
2023	11
2022	16
2021	16
2020	23
2019	23
2018	20
2017	20
2016	23
2015	17
2014	20
2013	13
2012	9
2011	10
2010	12
2009	11
2008	13
2007	8

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood
2023	1
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1
2016	1
2015	1
2014	1
2013	1
2012	1
2011	1
2010	1
2009	1

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School Motto

Empower students to S.O.A.R.: Show pride through success Own opportunities Act positively to achieve Respect all

School Rankings

The of Hay Springs Early Childhood is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NE)

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	11:1	12:1	8:1
2022	16:1	12:1	9:1
2021	16:1	12:1	9:1
2020	23:1	12:1	8:1
2019	23:1	12:1	8:1
2018	20:1	14:1	8:1
2017	20:1	12:1	8:1
2016	23:1	14:1	8:1
2015	17:1	14:1	8:1
2014	19:1	13:1	9:1
2013	12:1	13:1	9:1
2012	13:1	13:1	8:1
2011	10:1	13:1	7:1
2010	12:1	12:1	8:1
2009	18:1	13:1	9:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	9%	1%	3%
2020	13%	1%	7%
2019	13%	1%	7%
2018	15%	1%	5%
2017	15%	1%	5%
2016	17%	1%	7%
2015	12%	2%	6%
2013	8%	1%	8%
2011	10%	2%	12%
2010	17%	2%	19%
2009	27%	2%	20%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	9%	21%	4%
2022	13%	21%	4%
2014	10%	17%	6%
2013	15%	17%	5%
2012	11%	16%	4%
2011	10%	16%	3%

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Black

n/a

White

79%

62%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	82%	63%	80%
2022	69%	64%	79%
2021	75%	65%	80%
2020	87%	66%	86%
2019	87%	66%	86%
2018	80%	66%	86%
2017	80%	66%	86%
2016	79%	68%	84%
2015	83%	68%	86%
2014	80%	69%	83%
2013	77%	70%	85%
2012	89%	70%	87%
2011	80%	71%	80%
2010	83%	74%	78%
2009	73%	74%	76%
2008	77%	75%	79%
2007	50%	76%	77%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2022)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2022	12%	4%	12%
2021	25%	4%	13%
2018	5%	4%	4%
2017	5%	4%	4%
2016	4%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	10%	3%	5%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.36

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	0.31	0.56	0.35
2022	0.49	0.54	0.36
2021	0.38	0.54	0.34
2020	0.23	0.53	0.26
2019	0.23	0.53	0.26
2018	0.34	0.53	0.26
2017	0.34	0.53	0.26
2016	0.35	0.50	0.28
2015	0.30	0.50	0.26
2014	0.34	0.49	0.30
2013	0.38	0.48	0.28
2012	0.20	0.48	0.24
2011	0.34	0.48	0.34
2010	0.29	0.43	0.36
2009	0.40	0.42	0.38
2008	0.36	0.42	0.35
2007	0.51	0.40	0.37

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

36%

38%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	45%	36%	35%
2022	63%	33%	44%
2021	31%	39%	32%
2020	17%	37%	25%
2019	17%	37%	25%
2018	35%	35%	33%
2017	35%	35%	33%
2016	26%	35%	31%
2015	29%	35%	34%
2014	50%	35%	45%
2013	46%	35%	43%
2011	20%	34%	27%
2010	8%	31%	36%
2008	8%	28%	34%
2007	25%	27%	37%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Hay Springs Early Childhood	Nebraska	Hay Springs Public Schools
2023	9%	8%	9%
2022	6%	8%	7%
2021	19%	7%	15%
2020	22%	8%	17%
2019	22%	8%	17%
2018	10%	8%	10%
2017	10%	8%	10%
2016	30%	9%	16%
2015	17%	9%	16%
2014	10%	9%	8%
2013	8%	9%	9%
2011	10%	9%	17%
2009	9%	10%	14%
2008	31%	10%	15%
2007	38%	9%	20%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hay Springs Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hay Springs Early Childhood?

14 students attend Hay Springs Early Childhood.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Hay Springs Early Childhood students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Hay Springs Early Childhood?

Hay Springs Early Childhood has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.

What grades does Hay Springs Early Childhood offer ?

Hay Springs Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Hay Springs Early Childhood part of?

Hay Springs Early Childhood is part of Hay Springs Public Schools.

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