Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Hay Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Hay Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
John Hay Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hay Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
5%
5%
White
44%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hay Elementary School's ranking?
John Hay Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Hay Elementary School often compared to?
John Hay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Anne Elementary School, Frantz Coe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Hay Elementary School?
257 students attend John Hay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John Hay Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hay Elementary School?
John Hay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Hay Elementary School offer ?
John Hay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hay Elementary School part of?
John Hay Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is John Hay Elementary School located?
John Hay Elementary School is located in the East Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Queen Anne.
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