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#989 of 1,750 schools in OK

Hayes ES

Elementary School · Oklahoma City · Oklahoma City, OK

An Oklahoma City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

6900 South Byers Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73149

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 11% proficient (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-11.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$13,336
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Hayes ES score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency11%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 15% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hayes ES 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 Oklahoma City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), 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

$48,045

Median home value

$125,700

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

48.3%

Poverty rate

43.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dove Science Academy South OkcCharter · enrollment unverified6.3PK–50.5 mi515Compare →
Santa Fe South Hills ESCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–50.8 mi489Compare →
Santa Fe South Spero ESCharter · enrollment unverified8.1PK–51.6 mi473Compare →
Houchin ESEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–62.0 mi555Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Oklahoma City

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#28 of 57
District spending per student
$13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hayes ES is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hayes ES

Hayes ES is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hayes ES

What grades does Hayes ES serve?

Hayes ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Hayes ES?

Hayes ES has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Hayes ES is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hayes ES rank in OK?

Hayes ES ranks #989 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Hayes ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Hayes ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayes ES has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hayes ES a charter school?

No, Hayes ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hayes ES a Title I school?

No, Hayes ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayes ES?

95.6% of students at Hayes ES 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 – 4th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 73149)
6,043
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
28.6
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 73149; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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