Walter Hays Elementary School

About Walter Hays Elementary School

Walter Hays Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palo Alto, California. It is part of the Palo Alto Unified School District and serves students in grades K-5. The school opened in 1959 and is named after Walter Hays, a prominent early settler of the area.
Walter Hays Elementary School has a strong commitment to providing a quality education for its students. The school offers a variety of programs, including a strong academic curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and an emphasis on the development of social and emotional skills. The school also has a number of programs dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion.
The school has a strong sense of community and strives to create an environment where all students can thrive. The staff is dedicated to helping students reach their potential. Walter Hays Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	1525 Midfield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone:	(650) 322-5956
Site:	hays.pausd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	259 students

Overview Walter Hays Elementary School

Walter Hays Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Walter Hays Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Walter Hays Elementary School

Walter Hays Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Walter Hays Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.