Serving 861 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hayt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hayt Elementary School's student population of 861 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Hayt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayt Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1963 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
6%
Hispanic
41%
28%
Black
20%
16%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayt Elementary School's ranking?
Hayt Elementary School is ranked #1963 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hayt Elementary School often compared to?
Hayt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift Elementary Specialty School, Peirce Elementary Intl Studies School, Armstrong G Elementary Intl Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hayt Elementary School?
861 students attend Hayt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hayt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayt Elementary School?
Hayt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayt Elementary School offer ?
Hayt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hayt Elementary School part of?
Hayt Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayt Elementary School located?
Hayt Elementary School is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in Edgewater.
School Reviews
5 12/7/2015
Hayt school is a wonderful place for us students to learn in. There are teachers who are very nice and take the time to make us understand well each subject we are practising. In the school, there is a very nice and considerate staff. Here kids are well behaved and the teachers make us well by showing us sites which have our name on it and we can get points dollars coins on it! It's really fun to see that! It gives the students a focus to behave well to get the highest points
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