Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hayden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayden Elementary School serves the west part of Hayden, IN, covering an area of approximately 55.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayden Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
The Hayden Way: Excellence by Design
School Rankings
Hayden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Haymakers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden Elementary School is ranked #847 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hayden Elementary School often compared to?
Hayden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brush Creek Elementary School, Graham 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 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hayden Elementary School?
284 students attend Hayden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hayden Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayden Elementary School offer ?
Hayden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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