Hayden Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Hayden Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayden Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hayden Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hayden Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%

Black
1%
13%

White
94%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hayden Elementary School often compared to?
Hayden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graham Creek Elementary School, Brush Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hayden Elementary School?
297 students attend Hayden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hayden Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hayden Elementary School offer ?
Hayden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hayden Elementary School part of?
Hayden Elementary School is part of Jennings County School Corporation School District.
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