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#1615 of 3,192 schools in MI
Hayes Elementary School
Elementary School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Westland, MI
A Livonia Public Schools School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30600 LOUISE ST, Westland, MI 48185
- Math 47% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayes Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hayes 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,085
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Douglas Elementary 34 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–4 | 1.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Universal Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 754 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livonia Public Schools School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #18 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayes Elementary School is listed in Livonia Public Schools School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayes Elementary School
Hayes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westland, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Hayes Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayes Elementary School
What grades does Hayes Elementary School serve?
Hayes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayes Elementary School rank in MI?
Hayes Elementary School ranks #1,615 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hayes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hayes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayes Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hayes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hayes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hayes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayes Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Hayes 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (734) 744-2725
- Area population (ZIP 48185)
- 48,364
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48185; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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