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How has Hayward Primary changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
403
Elementary
DISTRICT 365 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAYWARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550627000689
Hayward Primary
10665 N Main St, Hayward, WI 54843 · (715) 634-2619 · Sawyer County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL403 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
194 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 42%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 105 | 26% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 106 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 95 | 24% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Hayward Primary→Hayward Intermediate
Based on grade levels within Hayward Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hayward Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Primary this school | 403 | 48.1% | N/A |
| Van Buren Elementary Janesville | 408 | 47.1% | 65.2% |
| La Grange Elementary Tomah | 400 | 47.5% | 52.3% |
| Hayward Intermediate Hayward | 327 | 50.2% | 64.7% |
| Horace Mann Elementary Neenah | 401 | 50.1% | 48.3% |
| Roosevelt Elementary Janesville | 412 | 50.7% | 73.6% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hayward Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 403 | #339 of 1,157 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.5:1 | #90 of 901 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.8% | #296 of 901 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.1% | #442 of 1,064 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.5% | #121 of 240 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
403
-14 (-3%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 673
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
was 12.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 403 | 38.3 | 10.5:1 | 48% (194) |
| 2023-24 | 403 | 37.4 | 10.8:1 | 55% (222) |
| 2022-23 | 416 | 39.5 | 10.5:1 | 50% (210) |
| 2020-21 | 417 | 34 | 12.3:1 | 61% (256) |
| 2017-18 | 375 | 32.8 | 11.4:1 | 55% (208) |
| 2015-16 | 418 | 33 | 12.7:1 | 62% (259) |
| 2010-11 | 390 | 29 | 13.4:1 | 63% (246) |
| 2000-01 | 372 | 29 | 12.8:1 | 37% (138) |
| 1990-91 | 673 | 40 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hayward Primary.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (375 to 403); teachers up 17% (32.8 to 38.3).
About Hayward Primary
Hayward Primary is a medium-sized elementary school in Hayward, Wisconsin, one of the schools in Hayward Community School District. It serves 403 students in pre-K through 2. The average among elementary schools in Wisconsin is roughly 323 students; this school is 25% bigger than that.
The district, Hayward Community School District, operates 6 schools serving 1,885 students.
At Hayward Primary, White students make up 67% of the student body. After that, the student body is 16% Native American, 10% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. Census figures show Sawyer County is about 78% White. The school's diversity index is 52%, meaning two students picked at random have a 52% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 38.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 10.5:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin. Eligible students account for 48% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Sawyer County census figures show that the median household income is $60,801, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Sawyer County is home to 12 public schools and about 2,501 public school students.
The closest public school to Hayward Primary is Hayward Intermediate, about 0.2 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for Hayward Primary is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school enrolled 403 students in 2024-25, 14 fewer than the 417 it had in 2020-21. Federal data show the ratio falling from 12.3:1 to 10.5:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Hayward Primary covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Sawyer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,476
Census ACS
Median income
$60,801
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
2,501 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hayward Community School District
- Hayward HighHigh · 522 students
- Hayward MiddleMiddle · 340 students
- Hayward IntermediateElementary · 327 students
- Hayward Ctr for Individualized LearningCombined · 250 students
- Northern Waters Environmental SchoolHigh · 43 students
Other schools in Hayward
- Hayward HighHigh · 522 students
- Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa SchoolCombined · 389 students
- Hayward MiddleMiddle · 340 students
- Hayward IntermediateElementary · 327 students
- Hayward Ctr for Individualized LearningCombined · 250 students
- Northern Waters Environmental SchoolHigh · 43 students
Nearby schools
- Hayward Intermediate0.2 mi · 327
- Hayward Middle0.8 mi · 340
- Hayward High1.0 mi · 522
- Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning1.0 mi · 250
- Northern Waters Environmental School1.1 mi · 43
- Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School8.1 mi · 389
Frequently asked questions
About Hayward PrimaryHow many students attend Hayward Primary?
Hayward Primary enrolls approximately 403 students in grades PK-02.
Is Hayward Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hayward Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Hayward Primary have?
Hayward Primary employs 38 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.
How diverse is Hayward Primary?
Hayward Primary reports a student body of 67% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Hayward Primary?
Hayward Primary is overseen by Hayward Community School District in Sawyer County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.