Hayden Primary School in Hayden, AL served grades Pre–K through 2 with an enrollment of 563 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, reflecting a steady increase in enrollment from 505 in 2022.
Minority enrollment was 7% in 2023, with free lunch eligibility rising to 44%, a significant increase from 26% in 2022, indicating notable socioeconomic shifts.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 30% in 2019; reading proficiency was 40% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 30% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, while the graduation rate for the district showed improvement, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
As a Union County NJ high school, Hayden Primary School offers no virtual instruction but participates in the National School Lunch Program and maintains a staff of 34 teachers, including 21 homeroom teachers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: Hayden community encompasses students within a 10-15 minute drive, averaging 7.2 miles, with the furthest at 11.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayden Primary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hayden Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
90%
50%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hayden Primary School often compared to?
Hayden Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hayden Primary School?
530 students attend Hayden Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hayden Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden Primary School?
Hayden Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayden Primary School offer ?
Hayden Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden Primary School part of?
Hayden Primary School is part of Blount County School District.
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