At a glance
Reported students
728
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468.5
Hayward Elementary - 38: 728 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 686
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Hayward Elementary - 38
Hayward Elementary - 38 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sioux Falls. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Sioux Falls School District 49-5. NCES reports 728 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (27.7%). English learners represent 26.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hayward Elementary - 38
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.7%
- Hispanic47%
- Black10%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Elementary · Grades PK–05
690 reported students
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Elementary · Grades PK–05
681 reported students
John Harris Elementary - 23
Elementary · Grades PK–05
666 reported students
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Elementary · Grades KG–05
661 reported students
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Elementary · Grades PK–05
632 reported students
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Elementary · Grades KG–05
618 reported students
Public schools near Hayward Elementary - 38
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcella LeBeau Elementary Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | — | 1.4 mi |
| Discovery Elementary - 26 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | PK–05 | 873 | 1.7 mi |
| All City Elementary - 50 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | 149 | 2 mi |
| Elementary Immersion Center - 43 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | 106 | 2 mi |
| Oscar Howe Elementary - 58 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | KG–05 | 608 | 2.1 mi |
| Garfield Elementary - 19 Elementary · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | PK–05 | 574 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hayward Elementary - 38
What grades does Hayward Elementary - 38 serve?
Hayward Elementary - 38 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
How many students attend Hayward Elementary - 38?
Hayward Elementary - 38 reported 728 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 686 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hayward Elementary - 38?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 728 students and 51.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hayward Elementary - 38 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hayward Elementary - 38 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux Falls School District 49-5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hayward Elementary - 38 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hayward Elementary - 38 in?
Hayward Elementary - 38 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, based in Sioux Falls, SD, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hayward Elementary - 38?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marcella LeBeau Elementary (1.4 mi), Discovery Elementary - 26 (1.7 mi), All City Elementary - 50 (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.