Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayward Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayward Smith Elementary School serves the northern part of Owasso, OK, covering an attendance area of approximately 4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayward Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hayward Smith Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Hayward Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward Smith Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Hayward Smith Elementary School is ranked #312 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Hayward Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Hayward Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Elementary School, Kansas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hayward Smith Elementary School?
407 students attend Hayward Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hayward Smith Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayward Smith Elementary School?
Hayward Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayward Smith Elementary School offer ?
Hayward Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayward Smith Elementary School part of?
Hayward Smith Elementary School is part of Owasso School District.
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