Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hayes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Elementary serves the northwest part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4820 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Elementary School's ranking?
Hayes Elementary School is ranked #4820 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hayes Elementary School often compared to?
Hayes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Rachel Carson Elementary School, Del Roble Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
470 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hayes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Oak Grove Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayes Elementary School located?
Hayes Elementary School is located in the Hayes neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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