Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hayes Leonard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Hayes Leonard Elementary School?
357 students attend Hayes Leonard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hayes Leonard Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Leonard Elementary School?
Hayes Leonard Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayes Leonard Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Leonard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hayes Leonard Elementary School part of?
Hayes Leonard Elementary School is part of Valparaiso Community Schools School District.
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