Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hayes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Elementary School serves the southeast part of Westland, MI, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hayes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#788 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Elementary School's ranking?
Hayes Elementary School is ranked #788 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hayes Elementary School often compared to?
Hayes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
416 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hayes Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Livonia Public Schools.
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