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Hayes Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

523^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 15% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Hayes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, part of the Oklahoma City School District. With consistently low rankings and poor academic performance, Hayes Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a high-poverty student population.

The school's academic performance lags behind both the state and local district averages, with only 11% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 18% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2024-2025. This is significantly lower than the nearby Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School and Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School, which demonstrate much higher proficiency rates in the 30-60% range. However, Hayes Elementary's Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups perform relatively better, suggesting the school may be more effective in supporting these specific populations.

The high chronic absenteeism rates at Hayes Elementary, ranging from 19% to 38.8% in recent years, are significantly higher than the Oklahoma City and state averages. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly from low-income families, with over 95% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While Hayes Elementary spends $9,426 per student, which is higher than some nearby district schools, it is lower than the charter school average, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the potential impact of funding on student outcomes.

400

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,648

Per pupil spending ?

97%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6900 South Byers Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73149-3149

(405) 587-5800

District: Oklahoma City

Students who attend Hayes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Webster Middle School
High:	Capitol Hill High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.3%

African American:

14.8%

White:

12.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2017 → 15th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 15th (2025) from a 2nd-percentile low (2017)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (14% vs 26% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 19% Oklahoma)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg14%

Oklahoma avg26%

523^rd of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Bottom 15%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 30Elementary Schools in the Oklahoma City

389^th of 452Oklahoma City among Oklahoma 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	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	18.3	523 of 614	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.4	606 of 646	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.3	397 of 407	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	12.8	460 of 498	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	17.7	816 of 957	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	34.2	665 of 846	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.3	504 of 845	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	36.7	615 of 840	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	42.5	40 of 83	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	63 of 110	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	26.6	385 of 502	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.2	461 of 506	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2025)52nd percentile+37 vs school

Hispanic (2025)43rd percentile+28 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)23rd percentile+8 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics18%-8 vs state

English Language Arts I11%-15 vs state

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Schools Near Hayes Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP 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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6900 South Byers Avenue	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5800	400	26	15.4	97.0%	51 (12.8%)	59 (14.8%)	241 (60.3%)	18 (4.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)	18.3	523^rd of 614 public elementary schools	14.8%					(n/a)	10.0	12.0			11.0	14.0	24.0			18.0			$12,648
Dove Science Academy Elementary School-South Okc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7202 S 1-35 Service Rd	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 212-2221	521	26	20.0	86.8%	56 (10.7%)	61 (11.7%)	385 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	57.2	238^th of 614 public elementary schools	61.2%		35.6	278^th of 389 public elementary schools	28.5%	40	23.0	26.0	19.0		23.0	38.0	53.0	45.0		46.0	32.0	32.0	$10,140
Santa Fe South Hills Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7000 Crossroads Blvd Ste 4000	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 606-3916	529	28	18.8	94.7%	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	500 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	56.3	246^th of 614 public elementary schools	59.9%		62.5	134^th of 389 public elementary schools	65.6%	112	18.0	16.0	35.0		23.0	42.0	50.0	41.0		45.0	28.0	28.0	$11,463
Santa Fe South Trinity Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	7301 S Walker	Oklahoma City	73139	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(405) 601-5440	115	8	14.3	92.2%	4 (3.5%)	2 (1.7%)	107 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)													$22,262
Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4712 S Santa Fe Ave	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 600-7038	486	30	16.4	93.6%	10 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	459 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	80.7	86^th of 614 public elementary schools	86.0%		62.9	132^nd of 389 public elementary schools	66.1%	46	44.0	26.0	32.0		34.0	53.0	60.0	74.0		63.0	47.0	47.0	$10,020
Houchin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3200 Webster Street	Moore	73160	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4190	553	32	17.2	85.9%	157 (28.4%)	74 (13.4%)	198 (35.8%)	3 (0.5%)	13 (2.4%)	7 (1.3%)	101 (18.3%)	16.2	543^rd of 614 public elementary schools	11.6%		14	361^st of 389 public elementary schools	7.2%	182	11.0	15.0	8.0	15.0	12.0	17.0	12.0	8.0	12.0	12.0	16.0	16.0	$9,999
Prairie Queen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6609 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7750	568	34	16.7	98.6%	42 (7.4%)	38 (6.7%)	435 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	14 (2.5%)	28 (4.9%)	13.8	561^st of 614 public elementary schools	8.6%					(n/a)	12.0	7.0			10.0	9.0	20.0			14.0			$12,413
Cesar Chavez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	600 Southeast Grand Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9800	559	36	15.6	98.2%	46 (8.2%)	25 (4.5%)	460 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.3%)	8.2	600^th of 614 public elementary schools	2.3%					(n/a)	7.0	7.0			8.0	5.0	9.0			8.0			$13,308
Sky Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9501 South Western Avenue	Oklahoma City	73139	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4460	567	30	19.0	74.4%	141 (24.9%)	81 (14.3%)	215 (37.9%)	22 (3.9%)	25 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	81 (14.3%)	22.2	491^st of 614 public elementary schools	20.0%					(n/a)	11.0	7.0	20.0	20.0	14.0	12.0	5.0	13.0	23.0	13.0	24.0	24.0	$10,839
Southern Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7800 South Kentucky Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2900	472	26	18.1	95.3%	47 (10.0%)	57 (12.1%)	303 (64.2%)	9 (1.9%)	6 (1.3%)	6 (1.3%)	44 (9.3%)	10	585^th of 614 public elementary schools	4.7%					(n/a)	10.0	10.0			10.0	8.0	5.0			6.0			$11,923

Frequently Asked Questions about Hayes Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hayes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hayes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webster Middle School
High : Capitol Hill High School

What district is Hayes Elementary School in?

Oklahoma City

How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 400 students attended Hayes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hayes Elementary School?

Students at Hayes Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 15% African American, 13% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Hayes Elementary School a good school?

Hayes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

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