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Public elementary school · Hayward Community School District · Hayward, Wisconsin

Hayward Primary

Hayward Primary rates 5.7, below most Hayward Community School District elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.7this school

5.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Hayward Community School District median is 8.9.

#1,342 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin · Hayward Community School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 8.9 · Based on limited data

The brief

A Hayward Community School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,342 of 2,109 schools in Wisconsin and 3 of 6 in Hayward Community School District.

Hayward Primary is listed in Hayward Community School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2011 EdFacts
Reading25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2011 EdFacts
In 2011, 25% of students were proficient in math and 25% in reading.2011 EdFacts; 2 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
3.5
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.0
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2011–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2011 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 25% (2011 EdFacts).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2011 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.
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 54843; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2011 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Hayward Primary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$59,333
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$687/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
15.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
57
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
75
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
1,885/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Hayward. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Hayward), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Hayward Primarythis school
    5.7
  2. 3.8Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Hayward Primary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Hayward Primary serve?

Hayward Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Hayward Primary?

Hayward Primary has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hayward Primary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hayward Primary rank in WI?

Hayward Primary ranks #1,342 of 2,109 schools in WI.

What is Hayward Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hayward Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hayward Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayward Primary has 25% math proficiency (2011 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2011 EdFacts).

Is Hayward Primary a charter school?

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

Is Hayward Primary a Title I school?

No, Hayward Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hayward Primary?

55.1% of students at Hayward Primary 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
403
Student-teacher ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sawyer County
Rank in district
#3 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$15,713
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 54843)
13,167
Area average commute
16.9 min
Area median age
49.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.