Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayden Meadows Elementary School serves the northeast part of its district in Hayden, ID, covering an area of approximately 94.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edges of the zone reaching up to 20.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hayden Meadows Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden Meadows Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hayden Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Hayden Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hayden Meadows Elementary School?
502 students attend Hayden Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hayden Meadows Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden Meadows Elementary School?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayden Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden Meadows Elementary School part of?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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