Hayward Primary serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayward Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hayward Primary's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Motto
ACHIEVE
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hayward Primary is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Hayward Primary?
403 students attend Hayward Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hayward Primary students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayward Primary?
Hayward Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayward Primary offer ?
Hayward Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayward Primary part of?
Hayward Primary is part of Hayward Community School District.
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