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#1071 of 1,823 schools in IN
Hayden Elementary School
Elementary School · Jennings County School Corporation · Hayden, IN
A Jennings County School Corporation elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
55 S CR 685 W, Hayden, IN 47245
- Math 46% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayden Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hayden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average272/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Jennings County School Corporation
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 293 | Compare → |
| Graham Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| North Vernon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
| Sand Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jennings County School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayden Elementary School is listed in Jennings County School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayden Elementary School
Hayden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hayden, IN, part of Jennings County School Corporation, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayden Elementary School
What grades does Hayden Elementary School serve?
Hayden Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hayden Elementary School?
Hayden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayden Elementary School rank in IN?
Hayden Elementary School ranks #1,071 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hayden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hayden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayden Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hayden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hayden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hayden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayden Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Hayden Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jennings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (812) 346-2813
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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