Hayfield Elementary

Summary:

Hayfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving 282 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Hayfield, Minnesota. The school is part of the Hayfield Public School District, which is ranked 282 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hayfield Elementary stands out for its relatively high percentage of white students (91.13%) compared to nearby schools, as well as its generally strong performance on MCA-III Math and Reading assessments, particularly in 5th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.41% of 5th graders at Hayfield Elementary were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 57.45% statewide. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 10.7 over the past three years. However, Hayfield Elementary has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.38% in 2021-2022 to 50% in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools like Byron Intermediate School (14.47%) and Kasson-Mantorville Elementary (25.31%).

Despite its strong test scores, Hayfield Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 344 out of 826 Minnesota elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 476 out of 881 in 2023-2024. The school also struggles with performance gaps among its student subgroups, with significant differences in MCA-III assessment results between male and female students, as well as between white and special education students. When compared to nearby schools, Hayfield Elementary generally performs better than lower-ranked schools in the Austin Public School District, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Byron Public School District and the Kasson-Mantorville School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9 6th Ave SE
       Hayfield, MN  55940-0004


(507) 671-1557

District: Hayfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,193 Help


Students who attend Hayfield Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hayfield Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.1%
Hispanic:
6.4%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Compare Details Hayfield Elementary ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (6.4%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayfield Elementary is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayfield Elementary is $3,193.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayfield Elementary 476th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Hayfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hayfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayfield Public School District 282nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hayfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hayfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.42 285th 674 57.7%
2004 49.94 406th 676 39.9%
2005 73.16 153rd 685 77.7%
2006 65.04 267th 756 64.7%
2007 54.74 413th 777 46.8%
2008 55.44 420th 781 46.2%
2009 66.52 146th 434 66.4%
2010 52.16 498th 803 38.0%
2011 54.35 462nd 814 43.2%
2012 56.90 445th 820 45.7%
2013 63.10 332nd 824 59.7%
2014 62.67 344th 826 58.4%
2015 51.65 492nd 840 41.4%
2016 49.41 514th 848 39.4%
2017 48.68 523rd 853 38.7%
2018 39.05 603rd 847 28.8%
2019 26.67 682nd 870 21.6%
2021 30.92 652nd 869 25.0%
2022 44.58 544th 858 36.6%
2023 59.29 376th 845 55.5%
2024 51.58 476th 881 46.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hayfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.58 491st 515 4.7%
2021 22.02 364th 417 12.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.82 476th 728 34.6%
2019 22.22 628th 740 15.1%
2021 25.40 548th 683 19.8%
2022 46.06 369th 663 44.3%
2023 63.36 266th 774 65.6%
2024 67.65 222nd 793 72.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hayfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.28 447th 774 42.2%
2019 32.88 597th 787 24.1%
2021 23.63 629th 783 19.7%
2022 44.45 497th 799 37.8%
2023 46.09 478th 787 39.3%
2024 37.59 548th 809 32.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hayfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.93 633rd 779 18.7%
2019 23.75 654th 798 18.0%
2021 35.20 577th 784 26.4%
2022 43.37 534th 808 33.9%
2023 68.43 249th 799 68.8%
2024 63.12 304th 826 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hayfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.92 656th 712 7.9%
2019 10.42 698th 722 3.3%
2021 12.95 681st 710 4.1%
2022 27.72 599th 725 17.4%
2023 41.01 449th 712 36.9%
2024 28.30 584th 730 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hayfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 376 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 392 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 396 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 401 0 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 404 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 412 1 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 392 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 392 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 394 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 362 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 349 0 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 362 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 367 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 366 2 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2003 366 2 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2004 343 4 6 16 6 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 341 3 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 328 3 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 312 3 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 302 3 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 268 5 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 281 1 3 11 6 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 269 3 0 20 2 1 3 0 298
2012 278 4 0 22 4 0 6 0 314
2013 257 7 0 26 2 0 12 0 304
2014 239 3 0 23 2 0 11 0 278
2015 250 6 0 24 1 0 10 0 291
2016 235 4 1 19 2 0 6 0 267
2017 272 3 0 20 1 1 9 0 306
2018 262 6 0 17 1 0 8 0 294
2019 271 6 0 21 1 0 4 0 303
2020 255 5 0 17 3 0 1 0 281
2021 259 3 0 22 4 0 3 0 291
2022 256 5 0 22 2 0 3 0 288
2023 257 3 0 18 2 0 2 0 282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 19.4 19.7 15.9
1989 383 21.2 18.0 15.7
1990 399 24.0 16.6 16.3
1991 402 24.5 16.4 11.7
1992 413 23.1 17.8 15
1993 408 21.4 19.1 13
1994 426 23.1 18.4 17.4
1995 397 18.7 21.2 13.4
1996 397 18.7 21.2 13.4
1997 401 21.9 18.3 25.4
1998 372 n/a 0.0 14.2
1999 369 23.4 15.8 15.2
2000 374 23.4 16.0 23
2001 378 22.6 16.7 18
2002 388 21.8 17.8 21.9
2003 388 21.8 17.8 21.9
2004 375 21.8 17.2 23.5
2005 366 20.4 17.9 20.5
2006 351 20.6 17.0 22.8
2007 331 21.1 15.7 22.1
2008 318 20.2 15.7 23.3
2009 287 19.3 14.9 25.8
2010 302 17.4 17.3 33.1
2011 298 18.1 16.3 34.9
2012 314 19.3 16.2 29.6
2013 304 20.2 15.0 28.3
2014 278 19.2 14.4 34.2
2015 291 19.0 15.3 34
2016 267 18.0 14.8 30
2017 306 24.0 12.7 36.3
2018 294 23.6 12.4 35.7
2019 303 24.1 12.5 37.3
2020 281 25.0 11.2 35.2
2021 291 27.1 10.7 35.4
2022 288 27.5 10.4 34.4
2023 282 26.7 10.5 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 19.4 19.7 15.9
1989 383 21.2 18.0 15.7
1990 399 24.0 16.6 16.3
1991 402 24.5 16.4 11.7
1992 413 23.1 17.8 15
1993 408 21.4 19.1 13
1994 426 23.1 18.4 17.4
1995 397 18.7 21.2 13.4
1996 397 18.7 21.2 13.4
1997 401 21.9 18.3 25.4
1998 372 n/a 0.0 14.2
1999 369 23.4 15.8 15.2
2000 374 23.4 16.0 23
2001 378 22.6 16.7 18
2002 388 21.8 17.8 21.9
2003 388 21.8 17.8 21.9
2004 375 21.8 17.2 23.5
2005 366 20.4 17.9 20.5
2006 351 20.6 17.0 22.8
2007 331 21.1 15.7 22.1
2008 318 20.2 15.7 23.3
2009 287 19.3 14.9 25.8
2010 302 17.4 17.3 33.1
2011 298 18.1 16.3 34.9
2012 314 19.3 16.2 29.6
2013 304 20.2 15.0 28.3
2014 278 19.2 14.4 34.2
2015 291 19.0 15.3 34
2016 267 18.0 14.8 30
2017 306 24.0 12.7 36.3
2018 294 23.6 12.4 35.7
2019 303 24.1 12.5 37.3
2020 281 25.0 11.2 35.2
2021 291 27.1 10.7 35.4
2022 288 27.5 10.4 34.4
2023 282 26.7 10.5 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayfield Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $3,193

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 682nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 376th of 845 Elementary schools
 33.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hayfield Elementary)5657.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)5657.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hayfield Elementary)40.840
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)40.840
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hayfield Elementary)5855.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)5855.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hayfield Elementary)5438.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)5438.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Hayfield Elementary)25.438.6
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Hayfield Public School District)25.438.6
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hayfield Elementary)41.770.2
 28.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Hayfield Public School District)41.770.2
 28.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Hayfield Elementary)26.766.1
 39.4%
   5th Grade Science (Hayfield Public School District)26.766.1
 39.4%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students303282
 6.9%
African American63
 50%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2118
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White271257
 5.2%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%50%
 12.7%


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Students at Hayfield Elementary are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Hayfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hayfield Secondary

Hayfield Elementary ranks 476th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Hayfield Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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