Enrollment
327
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayward, WI
Hayward Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Hayward Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550627002417
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayward Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Intermediate ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Hayward, WI.
School address
District: Hayward Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550627002417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayward Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayward Intermediate
Hayward Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Hayward, Wisconsin, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students) and Hayward Primary (403 students) alongside Hayward Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hayward Intermediate compares
Hayward Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.7%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Hayward Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayward Community School District, which includes Hayward Intermediate.
$15,508
Per student
+4%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 11.2%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hayward Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Waters Environmental School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hayward Intermediate
How many students attend Hayward Intermediate?
Hayward Intermediate has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayward, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward Intermediate is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayward Intermediate?
49.9% of students at Hayward Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Hayward Intermediate is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Hayward, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward Intermediate?
Hayward Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayward Intermediate rank among public schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Intermediate ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Hayward, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hayward on the city page.
Is Hayward Intermediate a good school?
Hayward Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hayward Community School District?
Besides Hayward Intermediate, Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students), Hayward Primary (403 students), and Hayward Middle (340 students). See the Hayward Community School District district page for the complete list.
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