Excellent
#159 of 967 schools in NE
Top 16% in state
Hayes Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Hayes Center Public Schools · Hayes Center, NE
An elementary school in Hayes Center, NE where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
318 DANIELS AVE PO BOX 8, Hayes Center, NE 69032
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayes Center Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hayes Center 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,542
Median home value
$118,100
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hayes Center Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayes Center Elementary School is listed in HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayes Center Elementary School
Hayes Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hayes Center, NE, part of Hayes Center Public Schools, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayes Center Elementary School
What grades does Hayes Center Elementary School serve?
Hayes Center Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hayes Center Elementary School?
Hayes Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Center Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayes Center Elementary School rank in NE?
Hayes Center Elementary School ranks #159 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Hayes Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayes Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayes Center Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hayes Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hayes Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayes Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hayes Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayes Center Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Hayes Center 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hayes County
- Phone
- (308) 286-5601
- Area population (ZIP 69032)
- 455
- Area median age
- 55.6
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 69032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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