Hayesville Elementary School

4545 Ward Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hayesville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Hayesville Elementary School serves the northeast part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hayesville Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hayesville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayesville Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#994 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
31%
25-29%
44%
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
71%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
13%
57%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
(22-23)
40.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tiger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayesville Elementary School's ranking?
Hayesville Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hayesville Elementary School?
442 students attend Hayesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hayesville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayesville Elementary School?
Hayesville Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayesville Elementary School offer ?
Hayesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayesville Elementary School part of?
Hayesville Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayesville Elementary School located?
Hayesville Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
When I went to Hayesville for kinder to 1st grade, it was the best years of my life. I made so many great friends and connected with the teachers so well. I don't know any of them anymore because I changed schools. I'm in highschool now, I go to NSHS as a 9th grader and I could never forget the time I spent there; it was amazing. From waiting at the bus stop to riding it back to the apartments, I felt safe, I comfortable, I felt like I could be myself. But now everything is different, the people are different; the teachers are different. The students do things I'd rather not say. But for the most part they are generally good people. And finally, I just want to say that you should make the most out of school because it really is a chance to have a lot of fun. I was originally going to write about how I miss them, my friends (did I spell friends right?) and how I wondered how much different my life could have been if me and my family never moved. I actually only remember one of them, I think his name was Peter. There was also a girl, I don't remember her name though :( but I do remember they both lived in the same apartment buildings. It was a huge set of apartments that were labeled A-Z and they used to ask me to play outside with them. Of course I said yes every time. I think the place was called KC circle, that's what I called it. WOW, this got really long I think I spent like almost an hour writing this. Also there should be online yearbooks of all the students so you could see yourself when you were young. Just an idea.11/13/19 November 13, 2019.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Aldo.H.M

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : Hayesville Elementary School serves the northeast part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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