Jessie Hayden Elementary

hayden.wsdk8.us

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jessie Hayden Elementary School, located in Midway City, California, serves as a central educational hub for its local community within the Westminster School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its students, staff, and families. Through various programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedication to inclusive instruction, Jessie Hayden Elementary strives to meet the individual needs of its learners. The school remains an integral part of the Midway City neighborhood, consistently working to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

514

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jessie Hayden Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	199
Black	3
Asian	287
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
287 (55.8%)
Hispanic
199 (38.7%)
White
13 (2.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Westminster
Phone:	(714)894-7261
Website:	http://hayden.wsdk8.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 85