Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayward Elementary - 38 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayward Elementary serves the west part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayward Elementary - 38's student population of 728 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayward Elementary - 38 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward Elementary - 38 is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
47%
9%
Black
10%
3%
White
28%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward Elementary - 38's ranking?
Hayward Elementary - 38 is ranked #582 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Hayward Elementary - 38 often compared to?
Hayward Elementary - 38is often viewed alongside schools like Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Hayward Elementary - 38?
728 students attend Hayward Elementary - 38.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hayward Elementary - 38 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayward Elementary - 38?
Hayward Elementary - 38 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hayward Elementary - 38 offer ?
Hayward Elementary - 38 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayward Elementary - 38 part of?
Hayward Elementary - 38 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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