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John Hay Elementary School

Public K-5

 201 Garfield St
       Seattle, WA  98109-3177

(206) 252-2100

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,426 Help


Students who attend John Hay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McClure Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
18.5%
Two or more races:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Compare Details John Hay Elementary School ranks better than 76.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 36th among 72 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John Hay Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (18.5%), two or more races (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Hay Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 13th best among 72 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Hay Elementary School is $24,426, which is the 24th highest among 72 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Hay Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Hay Elementary School 275th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See John Hay Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 42nd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Hay Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.40 43rd 1026 95.8%
2005 90.53 55th 1031 94.7%
2006 95.45 9th 1051 99.1%
2007 95.32 17th 1069 98.4%
2008 95.21 13th 1067 98.8%
2009 95.24 12th 1072 98.9%
2010 93.45 23rd 1088 97.9%
2011 94.35 15th 1092 98.6%
2012 93.80 13th 1097 98.8%
2013 91.95 30th 1106 97.3%
2015 95.95 24th 1067 97.8%
2016 89.57 88th 1053 91.6%
2017 90.85 77th 1056 92.7%
2018 91.98 63rd 1054 94.0%
2019 87.52 114th 1130 89.9%
2021 88.24 126th 1107 88.6%
2022 86.41 149th 1169 87.3%
2023 75.07 275th 1169 76.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.25 39th 212 81.6%
2022 91.64 9th 252 96.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.23 13th 637 98.0%
2019 89.62 28th 566 95.1%
2022 73.20 77th 478 83.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.28 191st 835 77.1%
2019 76.41 127th 979 87.0%
2023 52.51 461st 1013 54.5%
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Rank History for Female students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.89 87th 1004 91.3%
2019 91.51 57th 1068 94.7%
2021 93.90 61st 1008 93.9%
2022 89.60 97th 1100 91.2%
2023 74.42 251st 1094 77.1%
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Rank History for Male students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.52 32nd 999 96.8%
2019 77.86 216th 1075 79.9%
2021 76.72 224th 1025 78.1%
2022 79.93 212th 1113 81.0%
2023 73.43 267th 1099 75.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.79 15th 169 91.1%
2019 64.31 74th 201 63.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.32 16th 540 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at John Hay Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 47th 833 94.4%
2019 84.61 116th 1027 88.7%
2021 83.62 128th 943 86.4%
2022 85.07 119th 1031 88.5%
2023 78.09 212th 1011 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, June 1, 2018

Open Quote We attended kindergarten at John Hay but switched to a different school following our experience there. Our core issues were:

Frequent screen time: at John Hay, our kids had a minimum of 30 minutes of screen time per week, often much more. At our new school, screen time was rare.

Tailored education: our daughter often complained of being bored, and she was. There was very little tailoring of education for students, they all did the same thing / learned things at the same time. We had to supplement her learning with additional worksheets at home, to keep her busy in class, as the teachers offered no solution.

Communication from the principal: this was horrendous. Very little transparency. Difficulty getting a response to concerns.

Mom cliques: The cliquiness was so WEIRD. It's as though we were all in high school again. Many moms I know whose kids attend (or attended) Hay felt uncomfortable with this aspect of the school (these are college educated moms - some stay-at-home, some with careers, all frustrated by the cattiness). Close Quote



Enrollment information for John Hay Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 91 58 24 8 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 270 102 61 29 7 n/a n/a 0 469
1990 257 90 34 18 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 274 92 56 24 5 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 298 117 76 27 13 n/a n/a 0 531
1993 254 82 66 28 13 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 273 80 70 36 11 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 307 69 59 37 10 n/a n/a 0 482
1996 307 69 59 37 10 n/a n/a 0 482
1997 297 64 67 47 11 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 289 61 70 40 12 n/a n/a 0 472
1999 296 70 73 34 16 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 297 60 60 36 13 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 311 50 53 36 10 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 326 39 48 37 9 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 326 39 48 37 9 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 301 36 49 30 8 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 309 35 48 31 8 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 330 31 54 30 11 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 336 23 52 29 10 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 336 24 54 27 8 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 350 22 60 23 6 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 354 19 62 29 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 352 21 72 36 4 0 3 0 488
2012 360 16 57 46 1 1 48 0 529
2013 348 29 65 46 1 1 56 0 546
2014 327 31 78 42 1 2 55 0 536
2015 315 19 73 49 0 0 64 0 520
2016 298 21 66 40 0 1 74 0 500
2017 278 19 79 43 0 0 80 0 499
2018 283 16 76 42 2 0 72 0 491
2019 288 16 68 35 1 1 71 0 480
2020 263 13 81 59 1 0 79 1 497
2021 190 19 63 48 1 0 62 0 383
2022 150 14 46 49 0 0 46 0 305
2023 129 10 39 50 0 1 41 1 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Hay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 21.0 20.3 0
1989 469 21.0 22.3 n/a
1990 404 18.0 22.4 0
1991 451 22.0 20.5 n/a
1992 531 21.5 24.6 n/a
1993 443 22.5 19.7 n/a
1994 470 21.6 21.8 n/a
1995 482 23.4 20.6 n/a
1996 482 23.4 20.6 n/a
1997 486 22.5 21.6 n/a
1998 472 23.5 20.1 n/a
1999 489 23.0 21.3 n/a
2000 466 24.5 19.0 n/a
2001 460 24.5 18.8 n/a
2002 459 26.6 17.3 14.2
2003 459 26.6 17.3 14.2
2004 424 25.0 17.0 15.3
2005 431 25.1 17.2 16
2006 456 25.0 18.2 13.4
2007 450 25.0 18.0 8.7
2008 449 26.0 17.3 9.8
2009 461 26.0 17.7 9.5
2010 468 26.3 17.7 8.3
2011 488 25.8 18.9 9.8
2012 529 27.8 19.0 12.5
2013 546 30.4 17.9 15.2
2014 536 n/a n/a 16.4
2015 520 35.0 14.8 12.1
2016 500 29.0 17.2 9.8
2017 499 30.5 16.3 12.4
2018 491 28.0 17.5 11.8
2019 480 31.8 15.0 12.1
2020 497 30.4 16.3 10.1
2021 383 31.2 12.2 12.3
2022 305 23.1 13.2 12.5
2023 271 21.7 12.4 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Hay Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 21.0 20.3 0
1989 469 21.0 22.3 n/a
1990 404 18.0 22.4 0
1991 451 22.0 20.5 n/a
1992 531 21.5 24.6 n/a
1993 443 22.5 19.7 n/a
1994 470 21.6 21.8 n/a
1995 482 23.4 20.6 n/a
1996 482 23.4 20.6 n/a
1997 486 22.5 21.6 n/a
1998 472 23.5 20.1 n/a
1999 489 23.0 21.3 n/a
2000 466 24.5 19.0 n/a
2001 460 24.5 18.8 n/a
2002 459 26.6 17.3 14.2
2003 459 26.6 17.3 14.2
2004 424 25.0 17.0 15.3
2005 431 25.1 17.2 16
2006 456 25.0 18.2 13.4
2007 450 25.0 18.0 8.7
2008 449 26.0 17.3 9.8
2009 461 26.0 17.7 9.5
2010 468 26.3 17.7 8.3
2011 488 25.8 18.9 9.8
2012 529 27.8 19.0 12.5
2013 546 30.4 17.9 15.2
2014 536 n/a n/a 16.4
2015 520 35.0 14.8 12.1
2016 500 29.0 17.2 9.8
2017 499 30.5 16.3 12.4
2018 491 28.0 17.5 11.8
2019 480 31.8 15.0 12.1
2020 497 30.4 16.3 10.1
2021 383 31.2 12.2 12.3
2022 305 23.1 13.2 12.5
2023 271 21.7 12.4 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

John Hay Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.7%94.5%95.5%93.6%97.3%94.5%
201780.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.4%88.7%90.1%90.1%81.7%88.7%90.1%
201882.3%0.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%88.6%88.6%89.9%87.3%84.8%88.6%
201982.1%0.0%2.4%1.2%0.0%85.7%88.1%90.5%85.7%90.5%88.1%
202094.1%0.0%0.0%4.0%1.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
202192.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.3%94.4%96.3%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202285.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.1%87.3%90.9%89.1%87.3%89.1%89.1%89.1%87.3%
202387.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.8%91.8%93.9%87.8%91.8%89.8%89.8%89.8%91.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

John Hay Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.6%0.0%0.9%0.4%99.2%99.4%98.7%99.2%99.4%99.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Hay Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.1%) $16,750 (98.9%) $16,929
2020 $99 (0.9%) $10,777 (99.1%) $10,877
2021 $2,004 (10.1%) $17,883 (89.9%) $19,887
2022 $2,706 (11.1%) $21,719 (88.9%) $24,426

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Hay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 114th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 275th of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Hay Elementary School)9056.5
 33.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (John Hay Elementary School)90.167.4
 22.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Hay Elementary School)81.359.4
 21.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (John Hay Elementary School)71.654.6
 17.1%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Hay Elementary School)81.770.5
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (John Hay Elementary School)55.655.6
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (John Hay Elementary School)76.170.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (John Hay Elementary School)84.762.3
 22.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (John Hay Elementary School)73.859.7
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (John Hay Elementary School)76.170.5
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students480271
 43.5%
African American1610
 37.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6839
 42.6%
Hispanic3550
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White288129
 55.2%
Two or More Races7141
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.1%24.4%
 12.3%

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John Hay Elementary School ranks 275th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John Hay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McClure Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended John Hay Elementary School.

Students at John Hay Elementary School are 48% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 4% African American.


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