Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayward Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayward Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hayward Smith Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Hayward Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward Smith Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Hayward Smith Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Hayward Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Hayward Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hayward Smith Elementary School?
408 students attend Hayward Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hayward Smith Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayward Smith Elementary School?
Hayward Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayward Smith Elementary School offer ?
Hayward Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayward Smith Elementary School part of?
Hayward Smith Elementary School is part of Owasso School District.
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