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Hayden Valley Elementary School

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Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks 688 th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

688^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Hayden Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 238 students in grades PK-5 in Hayden, Colorado, which is part of the Hayden School District No. Re 1. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools over the past decade, with its academic performance significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

Hayden Valley Elementary School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.5% in 2021-2022 to 27.7% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with greater economic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearby schools, such as Steamboat Montessori and Sleeping Giant School, generally outperform Hayden Valley Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings.

The declining academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rate at Hayden Valley Elementary School suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement. Additionally, addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population could be crucial in driving long-term improvements. By learning from the strategies and practices employed by higher-performing nearby schools, Hayden Valley Elementary may be able to identify areas for improvement and implement effective interventions.

232

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,221

Per pupil spending ?

24.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639

(970) 276-3756

District: Hayden School District No. Re 1

Students who attend Hayden Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hayden Middle School
High:	Hayden High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Hispanic:

17.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2014 → 28th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (26% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2014

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg25%

Colorado avg40%

688^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

97^th of 115Hayden School District No. Re 1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	23.4	688 of 950	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.4	775 of 943	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.7	594 of 933	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	567 of 921	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.4	599 of 965	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	478 of 917	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.3	595 of 929	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.1	509 of 914	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.5	598 of 938	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.5	374 of 962	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.5	424 of 954	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	364 of 935	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.4	458 of 935	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.8	463 of 925	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.6	471 of 872	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	78.5	154 of 849	81.9%	★★★★☆
2007	49.7	474 of 852	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	72.7	226 of 829	72.7%	★★★★☆
2005	42.4	523 of 823	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.9	399 of 808	50.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	9.4	657 of 694	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	18.6	563 of 700	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)20th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2025)5th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts31%-13 vs state

Science25%-14 vs state

Math22%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Hayden Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)				CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Hayden Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Breeze Basin Blvd.	Hayden	81639	Routt County	Hayden School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(970) 276-3756	232	17	13.7	24.1%	185 (79.7%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	23.4	688^th of 950 public elementary schools	27.6%		17.4	775^th of 943 public elementary schools	17.8%	87	36.8	33.3	25.0	31.3	28.9	20.6	15.9	21.6	25.0	$15,221
Sandrock Elementary	Public	K-5	201 East 9th	Craig	81625	Moffat County	Moffat County School District RE: No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 824-3287	299	25	11.7	70.2%	182 (60.9%)	3 (1.0%)	110 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	34.2	579^th of 950 public elementary schools	39.1%					(n/a)	37.5			25.2	30.4				31.0	$16,255
Sunset Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 West 7th Street	Craig	81625	Moffat County	Moffat County School District RE: No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 824-5762	261	22	11.8	57.9%	174 (66.7%)	4 (1.5%)	72 (27.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	39.2	535^th of 950 public elementary schools	43.7%		39.1	535^th of 943 public elementary schools	43.3%				35.4	36.3		34.1		31.2	37.5	$16,051
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Westridge Road	Craig	81625	Moffat County	Moffat County School District RE: No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 824-7018	233	22	10.5	52.8%	156 (67.0%)	5 (2.1%)	67 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	30.4	608^th of 950 public elementary schools	36.0%		40.7	516^th of 943 public elementary schools	45.3%	92	32.5	27.3			45.0	25.0	18.2	29.9		$16,954
Steamboat Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	27285 Brandon Circle	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 879-6653	140	11	12.9	12.1%	130 (92.9%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	55.6			63.2	50.0			55.3		$16,535
Sleeping Giant School	Public	PK, KG-8	40250 Giant View Drive	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3199	337	35	9.7	24.6%	245 (72.7%)	2 (0.6%)	71 (21.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)								(n/a)		62.2		63.2		53.8		45.1		$21,693

Frequently Asked Questions about Hayden Valley Elementary School

How many students attend Hayden Valley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended Hayden Valley Elementary School.

What district is Hayden Valley Elementary School in?

Hayden School District No. Re 1

Is Hayden Valley Elementary School a good school?

Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks 688^th of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hayden Valley Elementary School?

Students at Hayden Valley Elementary School are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hayden Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hayden Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hayden Middle School
High : Hayden High School

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