Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Davenport, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with distances to the edge of the zone averaging 0.7 miles and reaching up to 1.5 miles at the furthest points.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Rankings
Hayes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2005–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Elementary School's ranking?
Hayes Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
377 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hayes Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayes Elementary School located?
Hayes Elementary School is located in the West Davenport neighborhood of Davenport, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Davenport.
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