Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jessie Hayden Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jessie Hayden Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Jessie Hayden Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jessie Hayden Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2151 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessie Hayden Elementary School's ranking?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School is ranked #2151 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jessie Hayden Elementary School often compared to?
Jessie Hayden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Demille Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jessie Hayden Elementary School?
552 students attend Jessie Hayden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jessie Hayden Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Hayden Elementary School?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jessie Hayden Elementary School offer ?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jessie Hayden Elementary School part of?
Jessie Hayden Elementary School is part of Westminster School District.
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