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Hayden Elementary School

4111 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079

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Hayden Elementary School serves 383 students in grades 3-4.

Hayden Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hayden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Hayden Elementary School's student population of 383 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-4

Total Students

383 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Hayden Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hayden Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#215 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hayden Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hayden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

95%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hayden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Hayden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Blount County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayden Elementary School's ranking?

Hayden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Hayden Elementary School?

383 students attend Hayden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Hayden Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayden Elementary School?

Hayden Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Hayden Elementary School offer ?

Hayden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4

What school district is Hayden Elementary School part of?

Hayden Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.

School Reviews

5 2/17/2011

Great school with caring teachers!

- Posted by Parent - gdean

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education