Enrollment
403
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayward, WI
Hayward Primary
Federal NCES profile for Hayward Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550627000689
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward Primary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayward Primary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Primary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hayward, WI.
School address
District: Hayward Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550627000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayward Primary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayward Primary
Hayward Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hayward, Wisconsin, enrolling 403 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Hayward Primary is leaner than roughly 86% of Wisconsin schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 403 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hayward's public schools, it stands alongside Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning (250 students): Hayward Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 31.3:1).
Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students) and Hayward Middle (340 students) alongside Hayward Primary.
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 Primary compares
Hayward Primary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 66.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Hayward Primary 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 Primary.
$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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayward Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayward Ctr for Individualized Learning | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Waters Environmental School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward Primary'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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 other schools in Hayward
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hayward Primary
How many students attend Hayward Primary?
Hayward Primary has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayward, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward Primary is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Primary?
42.8% of students at Hayward Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward Primary?
The largest demographic group at Hayward Primary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Hayward, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward Primary?
Hayward Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayward Primary rank among schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Primary ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Hayward on the city page.
Is Hayward Primary a good school?
Hayward Primary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of 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 Primary, Hayward Community School District also operates Hayward High (522 students), Hayward Middle (340 students), and Hayward Intermediate (327 students). See the Hayward Community School District district page for the complete list.
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