Hayward Elementary - 38

400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107

www.sf.k12.sd.us

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hayward Elementary School is a public institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving as part of the Sioux Falls School District. Situated at 400 N Valley View Road, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community. It operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic growth, personal development, and a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

As part of the Sioux Falls school system, Hayward Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while utilizing district-wide resources to support student achievement. Families and community members can access detailed information regarding school programs, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Sioux Falls School District website at [www.sf.k12.sd.us](http://www.sf.k12.sd.us). The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, focusing on preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

652

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayward Elementary - 38
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	278
Black	72
Asian	7
Two or More	57
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
278 (42.6 %)
White
204 (31.3 %)
Black
72 (11.0 %)
Two or More
57 (8.7 %)
American Indian
33 (5.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
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:	No
District:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-4590
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 116

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hayward Elementary - 38
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hayward Elementary - 38
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	333	51.1%
Male	319	48.9%

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