HAYES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hayes Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oak Grove Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 401 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Hayes Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hayes Elementary School, located at 5035 Poston Dr. in San Jose, California, is a public school serving students in the Oak Grove School District. The school is situated in a suburban neighborhood of the Silicon Valley and is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. As part of the Oak Grove district, the school focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—while also prioritizing the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school is generally recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its effort to integrate technology into the classroom to prepare students for a modern learning landscape. Hayes Elementary benefits from its location in the vibrant San Jose area, drawing on the diversity and resources of the surrounding community to enhance the educational experience. Parents and guardians often highlight the school’s dedicated staff and the active involvement of the PTA in organizing events that strengthen the partnership between the school and local families.

For more information, contact Hayes Elementary at (408) 227-0424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.