Hayward Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 873-6641
Hayward Elementary School serves 301 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hayward Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hayward Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hayward Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
Total Students | 301 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hayward Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hayward Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #844 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 20% | 19% |
Black | n/a | 7% |
White | 74% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Nebraska City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hayward Elementary School is Nebraska City High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Nebraska City Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nebraska City Nebraska City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 313 students
0.3 miles
909 1st Corso
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5591 0.3 6-8 313 - Nebraska City Nebraska City High School Grades: 9-12 | 436 students
0.8 miles
141 Steinhart Park Rd
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3360 0.8 9-12 436 - Nebraska City Ne Center For Education Of Blind Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
0.9 miles
824 10th Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-5513 0.9 PK-12 n/a - Nebraska City Nebraska City Northside Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 415 students
0.9 miles
1200 North 14th Street
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 874-9193 0.9 PK-2 415 - Sidney Sidney High School Grades: 7-12 | 258 students
11.6 miles
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2731 11.6 7-12 258
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