Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Hay Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John Hay Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
John Hay Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hay Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hay Elementary School's ranking?
John Hay Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Hay Elementary School often compared to?
John Hay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frantz Coe Elementary School, Queen Anne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Hay Elementary School?
264 students attend John Hay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John Hay Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Hay Elementary School?
John Hay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Hay Elementary School offer ?
John Hay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hay Elementary School part of?
John Hay Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is John Hay Elementary School located?
John Hay Elementary School is located in the East Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Queen Anne.
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