Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jessie Hayden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jessie Hayden Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jessie Hayden Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jessie Hayden Elementary School often compared to?
Jessie Hayden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Demille Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jessie Hayden Elementary School?
582 students attend Jessie Hayden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jessie Hayden Elementary School students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Hayden Elementary School?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jessie Hayden Elementary School offer ?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jessie Hayden Elementary School part of?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School is part of Westminster School District.
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