Hayden Elementary School

www.haydenel.com/

298 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Hayden Elementary School, located at 4111 State Highway 160 in Hayden, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Blount County School District. Committed to academic excellence and character development, the school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its young student body. By fostering a culture of collaboration between educators, students, and families, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Hayden Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a well-rounded student experience. The school’s digital presence serves as a hub for parents to stay informed about events, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities that enrich the student experience. With its focus on creating a nurturing and safe atmosphere, Hayden Elementary continues to play a vital role in the Hayden community by prioritizing both the intellectual and personal growth of its students.

298

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	8
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
280 (94.0%)
Hispanic
8 (2.7%)
Black
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blount County
Phone:	(205)647-6578
Website:	http://www.haydenel.com/
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 176

Grade 4 122