The top reported proficiency rate is 14% in Math. The lowest is 10% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hayes Es
Hayes Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through fourth grade school within Oklahoma City Public Schools. It serves a modest enrollment for its grade band. The student body is diverse, with a large majority of students identifying as Hispanic, followed by smaller shares of White, Black, multiracial, Asian, and American Indian students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners were not reported, so a parent interested in those supports would need to inquire directly with the school.
State assessment results from the most recent testing year show that proficiency rates in both math and English language arts are low. In third grade, the share of students scoring proficient or above in math was in the single digits, and in fourth grade it was higher but still modest. In English language arts, third and fourth grade proficiency rates were also low. These figures position the school in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency relative to other districts in Oklahoma County. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it is addressing early literacy and numeracy, and what interventions are in place. Science testing data is older and not from the current test structure, so it does not provide a current picture.
Because Hayes serves only through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school course access to consider. No information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, or course offerings was available. These gaps mean a family choosing this school will want to ask about class sizes, teacher experience, and the school’s approach to student support.
The school is located in the southern part of Oklahoma City, a sprawling, auto-oriented city that is the state capital and a major economic hub anchored by energy, federal employment (including Tinker Air Force Base), and government. The surrounding residential area features homes that are moderately priced compared to state and national averages, and rents are also moderate relative to incomes. The city has invested heavily in downtown revitalization through its MAPS programs, but most neighborhoods outside the core remain car-dependent. Housing in this part of the city tends to be more affordable than in some northern and western suburbs of Oklahoma County.
We looked for recent district-level announcements about bond measures or strategic priorities but found little publicly reported information to include. The absence of such reporting does not mean nothing is happening; it simply means the narrative cannot speak to it.
For a family considering this school, the primary factors are the early childhood program (PK through fourth grade) and the demographic composition of the student body. The proficiency numbers are a soft spot, and the lack of reported data on free meals, special education, and English learner services leaves open questions. A parent should visit, ask about academic interventions, and see how the school’s approach matches their child’s needs.
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